Restomod Defender 110 debuts with V8, air-ride and Subaru paint

Finished in Subaru Sunshine Orange, this restomod Land Rover Defender 110 by US-based ECD Automotive Design is anything but subtle.

ECD Automotive Design Project Pivot

ECD Automotive Designs has unveiled its latest custom Land Rover Defender, and it is impossible to ignore. 

Finished in Sunshine Orange – a Subaru paint colour – the Defender 110 has been christened Project Pivot by the Florida-based company. 

With extensive modifications both outside and in, this radical restomod is about more than just eye-searing paintwork.

Sunshine on a rainy day

ECD Automotive Design Project Pivot

The Defender 110’s bodywork has been modified to offer a soft-top roof, with a multi-point roll cage found underneath. Daytime running lights are added to the front bumper, while the front grille wears the same Subaru XV orange paint.

The black roof is complemented by 16-inch Sawtooth alloy wheels in gloss black. ECD has also ditched the rear swing-away spare wheel carrier. 

Inside, the Land Rover is retrimmed in tan leather, including on the upgraded front seats. The dashboard is also swathed in luxurious hide, with a Momo Prototipo steering wheel added for good measure. 

Two inward-facing jump seats are fitted to the load area, making this Defender a six-seater.

Bold paint, bolder engine

ECD Automotive Design Project Pivot

A touchscreen multimedia system on the dashboard incorporates JBL components, along with Bluetooth and Apple CarPlay connectivity. 

However, the most noise is likely to emanate from the new General Motors LS3 V-8 engine, which is connected to a six-speed automatic transmission and Borla stainless steel exhaust. ECD has installed its own air ride suspension setup, too.

Founded in 2013 by its English owners, ECD has grown to become one of the world’s largest Land Rover restoration companies. 

Today, it offers a host of custom classics, including bespoke electric versions of the Defender and Range Rover Classic. Prices typically range between $150,000 and $180,000 (£125,000 to £150,000).

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John Redfern
John Redfern
U.S. Editor with a love of all things Americana. Woodgrain-clad station wagons and ridiculous muscle cars a speciality.

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