ECD Auto Design (ECD), the world’s largest Land Rover restoration company known for its custom luxury builds, including bespoke Defenders, Range Rovers and E-Types, today delivers Project Oliver Plaid – powered by a mighty LS3 engine. Dripping old-school charisma, the 1990s Range Rover Classic meshes funky 1970s aesthetics with modern day power for a stellar upscale driving experience.
“When a client returns to us for a second build, we’re thrilled to work with them to bring their wildest fantasy to life – especially when they know everything we’re capable of. Project Oliver Plaid pays homage to all the great 20th century Range Rover Classics before it – with the modern twist ECD specializes in,” said Scott Wallace, CEO and co-founder of ECD.
Like a vintage magazine come to life, Project Oliver Plaid features a glossy Bentley Alpine Green Metallic exterior color to make the ground-up restored vehicle look right out of the 1970s. Staying true to its British heritage, the LS3 Range Rover Classic also has a grille, bumpers and a safari-style roof rack from that era, repurposed for modern-day roads – both pavement and dirt. Gleaming silver accents bring an effortlessly groovy touch to the custom build, with polished 16-inch wheels and door handles tying the offroader together.
Inside, the off-the-hook older Range Rover Classic lives up to its unique project name with green plaid seat inserts and tan leather – also color-matched to Bentley. The driver commands modern roads in style from the standard Land Rover seats with a leather-wrapped steering wheel and Dakota Digital gauges. Project Oliver Plaid’s spacious interior has space for five to go exploring, with custom olive green floor mats to match the green carpet. Playing the Led Zeppelin soundtrack during all-terrain adventures is a Blaupunkt Bremen SQR 46 DAB radio. Two USB ports, automatic headlights and Bluetooth capabilities round out the bespoke build’s tech upgrades.
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Project Oliver Plaid
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Model — RRC
Engine — LS3
Transmission — 6-Speed automatic
Axles — Stock
Suspension — Air
Brakes — EBC Fast
Exhaust — Borla stainless sport dual; single pipe on each side
Exterior
Paint Color — Bentley Alpine Green Metallic in Gloss
Roof — Bentley Alpine Green Metallic in Gloss
Wheels — 16″ Standard Wolf in silver
Tires — BFGoodrich All Terrain
Grille — RRC Original – heritage style
Bumper — Vintage RRC bumper with no end caps
Additional Features — Voyager roof rack, four mud flaps
Interior
Seat Layout — 2+3
Front Seats — Standard Land Rover
Midrow seats — Standard Land Rover
Leather Color — Bentley Nappa Saddle # HR-BEN-4004
Plaid Fabric — Lloyd 400/600 Alexander Tartan
Seat Design — Horizontal single stitch
Dash – Classic Range Rover
Carpet — Olive Green CA609
Steering Wheel — OEM Land Rover
Gauges — Dakota Digital
Additional Features — Olive green carpet mats, ECD custom center console with leather pocket for driver’s side storage
Audio & Electronics
Infotainment — Blaupunkt Bremen SQR 46 DAB
Sound System — Infinity KAPPA speaker and Infinity Bass Link subwoofer
Additional Features — Two USB ports, automatic headlights, Bluetooth
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About ECD Auto Design
ECD Auto Design is a creator of restored luxury vehicles that combines classic English beauty with modern performance. Each vehicle produced by ECD Auto Design is fully bespoke, a one-of-a-kind that is designed by the client through an immersive luxury design experience and hand-built from the ground up in 2,200 hours by master-certified ASE craftsmen. The company was founded in 2013 by three British ”petrol heads” whose passion for classic vehicles is the driving force behind exceptionally high standards for quality, custom luxury vehicles. ECD Auto Design’s global headquarters, known as the ”Rover Dome,” is a 100,000-square-foot facility located in Kissimmee, Fla. that is home to 65 talented craftsmen and technicians, who hold a combined 61 ASE and five master level certifications. ECD Auto Design, though an affiliated company, operates a logistics center in the U.K. where four employees work to source and transport 25-year-old work vehicles back to the U.S. for restoration.
