ECD Automotive Design—a Land Rover and Jaguar restoration company known for its bespoke Defenders, Range Rovers, Jaguar E-Types, Ford Mustangs, Toyota FJs, and the ECDXCTC INEOS Grenadier and Defender II—announced the continuation of the ECD x Chelsea Truck Company (CTC) Defenders with the ECDxCTC Defender 02, marking a major milestone since the official alliance between the two brands was announced in November, company officials stated in a press release. This factory-new Defender 110 P525 V-8 is one of many vehicles scheduled to roll out under the ECD x CTC collaboration.
Finished in Carpathian Grey, the Defender features Chelsea Truck Company’s Series 2 Wide Track body kit and 22-inch Type 52 Satin Black wheels, paired with BFGoodrich Trail Terrain T/A tires.
Carbon fiber elements, including an exposed vented bonnet, gloss rear roof wing, and quad roof shield with integrated LED lighting, underscore the vehicle’s aggressive yet refined character, noted the release.
Combining Chelsea Truck Company’s Signature Design Language With ECD’s Execution
Power comes from Land Rover’s P525 supercharged V-8, enhanced by a non-resonated V-8 exhaust with GT 90 black tips and active valve control, allowing the driver to tailor sound and presence. Inside, the Defender is finished in Volcanic Black leather with 3D modular stitching, maintaining a premium, performance-oriented interior that complements the exterior’s design.
“This ECD x CTC Defender represents exactly what this alliance was created to deliver,” said Scott Wallace, CEO of ECD Automotive Design. “It combines Chelsea Truck Company’s signature design language with ECD’s execution, attention to detail and client-first approach. This is just the beginning of what we’ll be building together.”
The debut of this vehicle showcases the continued production under the ECD x CTC alliance, with additional builds and expanded offerings planned across modern Defender platforms. Together, ECD Automotive Design and Chelsea Truck Company aim to deliver vehicles that are bold in design, confident in performance and unmistakable in presence, the company said.
ECDxCTC Defender 02 Specifications
- Model — New Defender 110 P525 V-8
- Engine — 5.0L V-8 engine
- Exhaust — Defender 110 V-8 Exhaust with non-resonated GT 90 black tips
- Exterior Color — Carpathian Grey
- Tires — BFGoodrich Trail Terrain T/A
- Roof — New Defender Quad Roof Shield with LED lights
- Arches— Series 2 wide track arches
- Leather — Defender 2 Volcanic Black comfort leather interior
- Stitch Style — Stitching 3D modular
- Wheels — 22-inch Type 52 RS
- Additional features — New Defender exposed carbon oversized rear wing, exposed
- carbon fiber vented bonnet, active valve exhaust control, Milltek sport exhausts,
- Landmark front-end styling kit.
ECD Automotive Design also recently announced its product lineup for 2026.