E.C.D. Automotive Design Builds Twin Defender 90s

E.C.D. Automotive Design (E.C.D.) has revealed a pair of outwardly identical convertible Defender 90s.

Titled Project 67 and Project Flamingo, the soft top Defenders are powered with robust LS3 engines and were designed to showcase E.C.D.’s customization options, the builder said.

“These trucks were designed by a pair of best friends side by side, and while the same base model, engine and paint color mean the Defenders look similar at first glance, the wildly different interiors showcase the wide range of options our clients can choose to make their dream one-of-one truck,” said co-founder of E.C.D. Scott Wallace. “Project 67 leans into the old-school feel of Defenders with black All American Tradition gauges, while Project Flamingo has a modern audio system that would satisfy even the pickiest of road trip DJs.”

From the outside, the bespoke vintage Land Rover Defender 90s are nearly indistinguishable with 16-inch black deep dish wheels with matching lug nuts underneath and four LED spotlights on top of the roll cage. The sporting eggshell Keswick green exteriors are complimented with older Defenders’ black canvas. Additional features the restored Defenders have in common include Borla Sport exhaust with one pipe on each side, 6-speed automatic transmission and EBC fast brakes.

However, the builds vary greatly inside. Project 67’s MOMO PROTOTIPO steering wheel and seats are wrapped in Cadence Moon Rock leather, while Project Flamingo is outfitted with Cadence Lentil seats and a Nardi Challenge steering wheel. In the back, Project Flamingo’s load area holds one bench and two jump seats while Project 67 features two inward facing benches. A 110 V outlet, three USB ports, Kenwood eXcelon touchscreen and JBL speakers ensure entertaining rides in Project 67. Modern tech updates in Project Flamingo include a Kenwood eXcelon radio with Bluetooth, a JL sound system and CarPlay.

Project 67

• Model — Defender 90
• Engine — GM LS3
• Transmission — 6-Speed Automatic
• Axles — Stock
• Suspension — E.C.D. Air Ride
• Brakes — EBC Fast Brakes
• Exhaust — Borla Sport Dual Exhaust with one pipe on each side

Exterior

• Paint Color — Keswick Green in Eggshell Finish
• Soft Top — Black Canvas
• Wheels — 16” deep dish in black with black lug nuts
• Tires — BF Goodrich All Terrain
• Grille — Mesh
• Bumper — Classic with daylight running lights and brush guard
• Additional Features — 4 LED round spotlights, soft top multi point roll cage, Warn winch

 Interior

• Seat Layout — 2+4
• Front Seats — Exmoor Modular Trim, Heated and Ventilated
• Load Area Seats — 2 Inward Facing Benches
• Leather Color — Cadence Moon Rock
• Seat Design — Horizontal Single Stitch
• Dash – Puma wrapped in Cadence Moon Rock Leather
• Carpet — Black
• Steering Wheel — MOMO PROTOTIPO wrapped in Cadence Moon Rock leather
• Gauges — All American Tradition
• Additional Features — Rear air conditioning

Audio & Electronics

• Infotainment — Touchscreen Kenwood eXcelon
• Sound System — JL Audio speakers and JBL subwoofer
• Additional Features — Wireless charger, 3 USB ports, 110 V outlet, back-up camera, blind spot assistance

Project Flamingo

• Model — Defender 90
• Engine — GM LS3
• Transmission — 6-Speed Automatic
• Axles — Stock
• Suspension — E.C.D. Air Ride
• Brakes — EBC Fast Brakes
• Exhaust — Borla Sport Dual Exhaust with one pipe on each side

Exterior

• Paint Color — Keswick Green in Eggshell Finish
• Soft Top — Black Canvas
• Wheels — 16” deep dish in black with black lug nuts
• Tires — BF Goodrich All Terrain
• Grille — Classic
• Bumper — Classic with daylight running lights and brush guard
• Additional Features — 4 LED round spotlights, soft top multi point roll cage

Interior

• Seat Layout — 2+4
• Front Seats — Exmoor Modular Trim, Heated and Ventilated
• Load Area Seats — 1 Inward Facing Bench and 2 Inward Facing Jump Seats
• Leather Color — Cadence Lentil
• Seat Design — Horizontal Single Stitch
• Dash – Puma wrapped in Cadence Lentil Leather
• Carpet — Black
• Steering Wheel — Nardi Challenge wrapped in Cadence Lentil leather
• Gauges — All American Tradition
• Additional Features — Cupholders

Audio & Electronics

• Infotainment — Touchscreen Kenwood eXcelon
• Sound System — JL Audio speakers and subwoofer
• Additional Features — CarPlay, Bluetooth, 3 USB ports, back-up camera, blind spot assistance