ECD Presents ‘Project Skywood’ Bespoke Defender 110 Build

ECD Auto Design introduces Project Skywood, a one-of-one custom Land Rover Defender 110 destined for its new Pennsylvania home.

“This unique Defender does not hold back on any bells and whistles as it combines exceptional performance with exquisite interior craftsmanship, creating a luxurious and rugged vehicle perfectly suited to the diverse landscapes of its future home,” the company noted in its introduction.

At the heart of Project Skywood lies a powerful GM LS3 430-hp engine paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission. Built with durability in mind, the heavy-duty axles and high-performance Brembo brakes with sleek black calipers ensure safe and reliable handling, no matter the terrain.

Complemented by an ECD upgraded suspension and a Borla stainless single-outlet exhaust, this Defender ready for off-road adventures or city cruising.

Project Skywood’s exterior is finished in an Olive Yellow with a contrasting Rice Grain roof. Custom 18-inch Sawtooth wheels, painted in Chawton White, and BFGoodrich all-terrain tires add a bold touch.

Heritage styling comes through in details like a classic silver grille, body-colored checker plates, and silver Optimill metal components throughout the door handles, hinges and side air intakes. Unique fold-down side steps with wood inserts and a rear swing-away wheel carrier add functionality and flair.

Inside, the spacious 2x2x4 seating layout features RECARO Orthoped seats in the front and middle rows, all wrapped in premium Spinneybeck Amalfi leather with a horizontal stitch pattern. The rear seating area includes a cozy bench with a plaid textile backrest, giving it a warm and refined touch. Tan leather door cards with Fox Brothers plaid inserts, a custom headliner in Tan, Fire Orange and Shamrock Green puppytooth pattern, and a handcrafted wood hydro-dipped radio console in Brazilian Rosewood complete the vintage-inspired modernized cabin.

Other features include a panoramic sunroof that extends the entire length of the vehicle, a cargo area outfitted with rich handcrafted dark brown wenge wood paneling accented with custom metal rivets and washers, and custom leather bags with straps mounted on the front and middle row doors. The front and middle rows are heated and cooled, with dedicated rear A/C.

Equipped with the latest in automotive technology, Project Skywood features a touchscreen stereo with Bluetooth, CarPlay and a slimline active subwoofer by JL Audio for immersive sound. Safety and convenience items include automatic headlights, a digital rearview mirror, back-up cameras, a back-up sensor, and blind spot assistance. Remote locking, remote start, power windows, and a TPMS sensor round out the Defender’s extensive tech features.

PERFORMANCE

• Engine: GM LS3 430 hp
• Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic
• Axles: Heavy-Duty
• Brakes: High-Performance Brembo, Black Calipers
• Suspension: ECD Upgraded Suspension
• Exhaust: Borla Stainless Single Outlet
• Chassis Coating: Raptor Liner

EXTERIOR

• Paint Finish: Gloss
• Exterior Color: Olive Yellow
• Roof Color: Rice Grain
• Wheel Spats Color: Body color
• Grille Color: Body Color Surrounds with Zermatt silver grille
• Light Surrounds: Body color
• Custom Wheels: 18-inch Sawtooth, painted in Chawton White
• Tire Specification: BFGoodrich all-terrain, black walls out

Additional Details: Custom side and rear steps painted in Zermatt silver, body-colored checker plates, silver Optimill metal exterior door handles, fender and side air intakes, heritage-style grille with Land Rover emblem, classic light surrounds, and fold-down rear step with wood insert.

INTERIOR

• Panoramic Sunroof: Covers the full length of the vehicle
• Seat Layout: 2x2x4 configuration
• Front and Middle Row Seats: RECARO Orthoped seats, wrapped in Spinneybeck Amalfi leather with horizontal stitching pattern
• Load Area Seats: Includes a bench on driver’s side and two individual jump seats, wrapped in leather with plaid textile backrest
• Heating and Cooling: Heated and cooled front and middle row seats
• Storage: Custom glove box
• Stitching: Horizontal pattern in Garrett Sumac
• Center Console: Custom ECD design with rear A/C, wrapped in leather, with two cupholders on each side and two additional rear cup holders
• Dash: Puma dash wrapped in tan leather
• Door Cards: Wrapped in leather with Fox Brothers plaid material on inserts and additional storage pockets
• Headliner: Fox Brothers Tan with Fire Orange & Shamrock Green Puppytooth pattern
• Interior Door Furniture: Silver metal kit
• Radio Console: Wood hydro-dip Brazilian Rosewood
• Steering Wheel: Exmoor Evander, wood with metal spokes
• Gauges: Vintage style
• Carpet: German weave in brown
• Pedals: Optimill Race, silver metal

Custom Details: Custom leather bags with straps on front and middle row doors, wood paneling in cargo area in dark wenge with custom metal rivets and washers.

TECHNOLOGY & COMFORT

• Entertainment System: Touchscreen stereo with Bluetooth, CarPlay, JL audio speakers, and slimline active subwoofer
• Safety: Blind spot assistant, backup sensors, TPMS sensor, digital rearview mirror, backup camera
• USB Ports: 1 in front and 1 in the rear of center console
• Power Locks: Rear, with remote locking and alarm system
• Power Windows: Front and rear
• Additional: Rear A/C, Automatic Headlights, Bluetooth audio, remote start