E.C.D. Automotive Design (E.C.D.), the world’s largest Land Rover restoration company known for its luxury builds, has delivered another outstanding custom Defender 110 that showcases E.C.D.’s unparalleled craftmanship and ability to make every build one-of-a-kind. Project Ainsworth is a head-turner with its brilliant Sky Blue paint – inspired by a Fiat color and lightened to the client’s specifications. This custom color is made possible by the automotive paint specialists at E.C.D.’s in-house paint shop that can paint to sample any hue or shade to produce amazing results. With paint supplied by global color leader PPG, E.C.D. preps, primes, and polishes each classic Defender by hand. E.C.D. even has a team member solely dedicated to removing textures or “orange peel” by wet sanding each panel to glass-like perfection.
“Our ability to create high-quality custom colors at a high volume will be multiplied with our move to our new 100,000 square-foot facility,” said E.C.D. Co-Founder Scott Wallace. “E.C.D. has made a half a million-dollar investment on a 500 square-foot state-of-the-art paint shop, complete with a prep station and a paint booth built by our partners at PPG. We’ll also have some new upgrades like infrared and heat lamps. Unlike E.C.D., not many boutique shops can say they have this factory-grade equipment in-house.”
In addition to its stunning color, Project Ainsworth sounds just as good as it looks with a purring LS3+ 565 horsepower engine nestled under the hood, complemented with a Borla stainless steel dual exhaust and mated to 6-speed automatic transmission. The vintage Defender’s 20-inch Kahn Mondial Retro wheels sitting in BFG All-Terrain tires, upgraded EBC FAST brakes and 2-inch lifted suspension with FOX shocks allows it to conquer any terrain. The bright exterior is paired with a silver 6-point external roll cage with four LED high-level lights perched on the cross bar. A matching silver Smittybilt roof rack with a rear ladder, classic bumper with DRLs and a Warn winch, two rear work lights and swing away wheel carrier finish this original Defender’s go-anywhere look.
Inside, Project Ainsworth fits a life of adventuring with plenty of room for friends and family to comfortably explore in style. Its two EXMOOR front seats, 60/40 bench seats in the middle and four inward-facing jump seats in the load area are wrapped in Full Grain Nappa 4004 Bentley Saddle leather – a warm color that stands out against the dazzling exterior paint. Other deluxe features include an E.C.D. custom steering wheel, All American Nickel gauge set, and a center console complete with custom E.C.D. rear air conditioning – all in the same smooth leather accenting the Puma dash and door cards. The old Defender has been revamped with modern upgrades like a Kenwood Excelon infotainment system with Bluetooth, WiFi, backup sensor, backup camera, five USB charging ports and a high-end Infinity Kappa sound system ideal for hours on the road.
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Project Ainsworth Specifications
High-resolution images of the truck and the paint process are here.
Model — Defender 110
Engine — LS3+ V8 565HP
Transmission — 6-Speed Automatic
Axles – Stock
Suspension — FOX Shocks with 2″ Lift
Brakes – EBC FAST
Exhaust – Borla Stainless Steel Dual
Exterior
Paint Color — Lightened Fiat Blue Sky
Roof Top Color — Lightened Fiat Blue Sky
Wheels — 20″ Kahn Mondial Retro
Tires — 20″ BF Goodrich All-Terrain
Grille — Classic Land Rover Grille
Bumper — Classic Land Rover Bumper with DRL and Warn Winch
Additional Features — Custom Full External 6 Point Roll Cage with Ladder, Smittybilt Roof Rack, Mirror Caps Custom-Painted in Body Color, 4 LED Round High Level Lights, 2 Rear Work Lights, Swing Away Wheel Carrier, Full Length Side Steps
Interior
Seat Layout — 2+3+4
Front Seats — 2 EXMOOR Modular Seats
Middle Row Seats — 60/40 Bench Seat
Load Area Seats — 4 Inward Facing Jump Seats
Leather Color — Full Grain Nappa 4004 Bentley Saddle with Garret Maple Stitching
Seat Design — Horizontal Single Stitch Pattern
Dash – Puma Dashboard Wrapped in Full Grain Nappa 4004 Bentley Saddle Leather
Carpet — Black, OEM Rubber Mats All Around
Steering Wheel — E.C.D. Custom Wheel
Gauges — All American Nickel
Center Console — E.C.D. Custom with Rear AC
Audio & Electronics
Infotainment — Kenwood Excelon with Bluetooth
Sound System — Infinity Kappa Speakers and Subwoofers
Additional Features — Backup Sensor, Backup Camera, Rear AC, WiFi, USB (3 Front and 2 Rear)
About E.C.D. Automotive Design
E.C.D. Automotive Design (E.C.D.) is a creator of restored luxury vehicles that combines classic English beauty with modern performance. Each vehicle produced by E.C.D. is fully bespoke, a one-off 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. E.C.D.’s global headquarters, known as the ”Rover Dome,” is a 45,000 square-foot facility located in Kissimmee, Fla. that is home to 63 talented craftsman and technicians, who hold a combined 61 ASE and five master level certifications. E.C.D. has a logistics center in the U.K. where its seven employees work to source and transport 25-year-old work vehicles back to the U.S. for restoration.
