E.C.D. Automotive Design (E.C.D.), a custom builder of vintage Defenders and classic Range Rovers, has completed two new Tesla-powered electric Defender 110s. These 25-year-old U.K.-imported work vehicles underwent E.C.D.’s detailed customization journey, personalized down to the color of the upholstery stitching and restored from the ground up with a modern electric engine and quality upgrades, the company said. Reborn as Project Britton and Project Morpheus, both custom Defenders sport a 450 horsepower Tesla engine that can reach 0-60 mph in five seconds and drive for over 220 miles on a five-hour charge.
“At the end of the day, we’re doing this with deep love of older Defenders and a passion to keep them on the road by modifying them to fit into our client’s lives,” E.C.D. Co-Founder Elliot Humble said. “Whether it takes figuring out how to engineer an electric engine into a restored Defender or color-matching the paint to match a favorite shirt, our world-class team can breathe life to our clients’ wildest dreams.”
Project Britton is a head-turner with its breezy baby blue hue and custom OEM sunroof. Painted in a glossy Cool Khaki Grey with an Alpine White roof and silver accents, Project Britton rides on custom painted Kahn Mondial wheels and BF Goodrich Rugged Trail T/A tires with adjustable E.C.D. Air Ride Suspension and high-performance Brembo brakes. Its exterior accessories include a Heritage style grille, swing-away wheel carrier, sidesteps with SVX silver inserts and Front Runner roof rack and ladder. The exterior is complemented by sand beige Porsche Nappa leather wrapped around heated and ventilated Recaro Expert S seats. Its classic Evander Wood wheel is a vintage touch to contrast its custom E.C.D. electric gauges. Project Britton’s most unique feature is the teak wood flooring in the cargo area. A matching teak wood storage bench with an upholstered lid sits beside the two inward-facing jump seats – allowing for ample storage space while traveling. Premium modern features include Alpine Floating Halo infotainment system with Bluetooth, WiFi, remote start, blind spot assistant, backup sensor, front and backup cameras, three wireless charging pads and more.
With E.C.D. Air Ride Suspension, performance BF Goodrich Long Trail T/A All Season Tires and upgraded axles, Project Morpheus promises a smooth and silent ride over roads and rough terrain, the company said. To complement the deep Arles Blue exterior paint and Chawton White hard top roof, the build features a black Front Runner roof rack with four LED spotlights, a classic black Land Rover mesh grille and black full-length side steps. Inside, passengers sit on seats hand-stitched in black and caviar Garrett Torino leather with single horizontal stitching. The build has two heated Classic Puma front seats, two Classic Puma middle seats, and two forward-facing jump seats in the back. The caviar black leather wrapped Puma dashboard, custom E.C.D. center console and Evander Wood steering wheel round out its interior. Other modern upgrades include a Kenwood Excelon Radio, JL Audio sound system, four USB ports, Bluetooth, blind spot assistant, back up camera and rear AC vents.
Project Britton Specifications
- Model — D110
- Engine — Tesla Direct Drive EV Powertrain, 100kWh Battery Pack, 450 Brake Horsepower Motor
- Axles – Stock
- Suspension — E.C.D. Air Ride
- Brakes – Brembo Brakes
- Additional Features — Front OEM Sunroof
Exterior
- Paint Color — Cool Khaki Grey with Gloss Finish
- Roof Top Color – Alpine White
- Wheels — Custom Painted Kahn Mondial
- Tires — BF Goodrich Rugged Trail T/A
- Grille – Heritage Style Grille
- Bumper — Classic with DRLs and Winch
- Side Steps – SVX Silver Inserts
- Work Lights – 2 Hella 500 Series Lights
- Additional Features — Swing Away Wheel Carrier, Rear NAS Bumper Step, Front Runner Roof Rack and Ladder
Interior
- Seat Layout – 2+2+2
- Front & Middle Seats — Recaro Expert S, Heated and Ventilated
- Load Area Seats — 2 Inward-Facing Jump Seats
- Leather Color — Porsche Nappa Black Schwarz and Porsche Nappa Sand Beige
- Seat Design – Single Vertical Diamond Stitch on Mid-Inserts Only
- Carpet – Black, OEM Rubber Mats
- Steering Wheel — Evander Wood Wheel
- Gauges — E.C.D. Electric Gauges
- Dash Style – Wrapped in Porsche Nappa Black Schwarz with Stainless Steel Fastenings
- Cargo Area Features — Teak Wood Flooring, Teak Wood Storage Bench with Lid Wrapped in Porsche Nappa Sand Beige
Audio & Electronics
- Infotainment — Alpine Floating Halo with Bluetooth
- Sound System —Infinity Kappa Speakers, JL Audio Subwoofers
- Additional Features — Remote Start, WIFI, Wireless Charging (1 Front, 2 Center), USB (1 Front, 2 Center, 2 Rear), Blind Spot Assistant, Front and Back Up Camera, Back Up Sensor, Rear AC
Project Morpheus Specifications
- Model — D110
- Engine — Tesla Direct Drive EV Powertrain, 100kWh Battery Pack, 450 Brake Horsepower Motor
- Axles – Strength with Limited Slip Differentials
- Suspension — E.C.D. Air Ride
- Brakes – Stock
Exterior
- Paint Color — Arles Blue
- Roof Top Color – Chawton White
- Wheels — 18” 1983 Kahn Wheels in Chawton White
- Tires — BF Goodrich Long Trail T/A All Season Tires
- Grille – Black Mesh
- Bumper — Classic with DRLs
- Side Steps – Full Length Rubber Checkers in Black
- Front Lights – 4 Round LED Spotlights
- Work Lights – 2 LED Spotlights in Rear
- Additional Features — Swing Away Wheel Carrier, Rear NAS Bumper Step, Front Runner Roof Rack and Ladder
Interior
- Seat Layout – Puma 8
- Front Seats — Classic Puma, Heated
- Middle Row Seats – Classic Puma
- Load Area Seats – 2 Forward-Facing Jump Seats
- Leather Color — Garrett Torino Bark, Garrett Torino Caviar
- Seat Design – Horizontal Single Stitch
- Carpet – Black, OEM All Weather Mats
- Steering Wheel — Evander Wood Wheel
- Gauges — E.C.D. Electric Gauges
- Dash Style – Wrapped in Torino Caviar with Black Stitch
Audio & Electronics
- Infotainment — Kenwood Excelon with Bluetooth
- Sound System — JL Audio Speakers, Kenwood Subwoofers
- Additional Features — Blind Spot Assistant, Back Up Camera, Rear AC, USB (2 Front and 2 Rear)