ECD Automotive Design recently announced its product lineup for 2026, which included dividing its vintage SUV offerings into two divisions: Heritage and Custom. The company has now officially launched its new Heritage Product Line, a deeply authentic offering created for purists who believe the soul of the Land Rover Defender is found in its simplicity, mechanical honesty and unrivaled sense of purpose, company officials stated in a press release. Priced from $159,995, the Heritage line is available in both Defender 90 and Defender 110 configurations.
Each Heritage build has a rebuilt original TD5 diesel engine, producing 122 horsepower and paired with a 5-speed manual transmission and a fully rebuilt original transfer case. Full-time four-wheel drive, rebuilt original axles, stock suspension and OEM braking systems ensure these Defenders drive the way they were always intended, thoughtfully engineered and a true reward sitting behind the wheel, noted the release.
“This line exists because not everyone wants modern excess,” said Scott Wallace, CEO of ECD Automotive Design. “The Heritage Product Line is about preserving the Defender’s original character, the sound, the feel, the rhythm of driving something honest. It’s a return to purpose versus a reinterpretation.”
Mechanically Refreshed While Maintaining Its Original DNA
Mechanically refreshed from the ground up, each Heritage Defender features new OEM fuel systems, aluminum cooling with electronic fans, stainless steel exhausts and brand-new Land Rover fuel tanks, delivering reliability without altering the vehicle’s original DNA, the company said.
Visually, the Heritage line stays true to classic Land Rover form. Finished in traditional Land Rover colors in gloss, each build rides on 16-inch Wolf heavy-duty steel wheels wrapped in Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain or Michelin Defender Road tires. Slimline bumpers, OEM hardware, classic grilles and headlamp surrounds, folding steps, and ECD black checker plates complete a silhouette that feels instantly familiar.
Inside Modern Conveniences Added With a Subtle Touch
The inside of every Heritage build features a classic TD5 dashboard, Momo Prototipo steering wheel, black vinyl seating, raptor-lined floors and heavy-duty rubber matting. ECD says the seating layouts honor original use cases, with the Defender 110 offering a nine-seat configuration and the Defender 90 configured for six, both designed for real-world functionality.
Modern conveniences include under-dash air conditioning, Bluetooth audio through a Pioneer sound system, USB charging ports, LED lighting, remote central locking and front power windows, all included without disrupting the analog driving experience. For those who do want a modern touch, ECD’s Heritage line does include upgrade options such as the exclusive Chelsea Truck Co. wide-body kit, a Kahn Crosshair Exhaust, or an X-Lander Kit with light surround, officials stated.