E.C.D. Automotive Design, the world’s largest Land Rover restoration company, has finished yet another fantastic-looking restomod. An older 110 served as the canvas for this build, which is rocking an eight-speed automatic and a supercharged V8 powerplant of General Motors origin. The coil-sprung Defender was introduced in 1983 as the Land Rover One Ten, followed by the […]
The original Land Rover Defenders were never meant to be luxurious or powerful, but that hasn’t stopped people from trying Once upon a time, SUVs used to be simple, basic, and utilitarian. In no way were they designed to swaddle the owner in leather, suede, and wood with comfortable seats and advanced creature comforts. Then came […]
The 20-inch forged alloy wheels look like oversized steelies but they are made of high quality aluminum Heritage Customs has a long list of available modifications for the Land Rover Defender but it’s their Rock Dust wheels that caught our attention lately. The design of the forged alloy rims is inspired by the original Land Rover steelies, although with […]
Jenson Button has had a stellar Formula 1 career, having been crowned World Champion in 2019. His fans and the general public are used to seeing him driving racing cars, but in his day-to-day life, Button also drives regular cars, like the Land Rover Defender you see here. Well, this particular Defender is not actually […]
Carwow’s Mat Watson and his colleague Nick have an L460 Range Rover and L663 Defender at their disposal, so what else could they do than contest each other over the harshest terrain they can find? Mat and the carwow team are well known for their entertaining videos that not only handle the latest automotive apparitions but also race […]
Arctic Trucks decided the Land Rover Defender wasn’t good enough off-road, so they gave us possibly the most capable new Defender on Earth Several legendary nameplates have put off-road capability at the forefront of their purpose, models like the Jeep Wrangler or Mercedes G-Class. Of course, Land Rover is also one of the most well-known brands for featuring impressive off-road […]
The Land Rover Defender has roamed the roads and dirt roads of the world for decades. From the insane African heat to the breaking cold of Iceland. It is a vehicle that has provided unforgettable experiences to countless people thanks to its amazing and versatile platform. However, off-road isn’t the only place the Defender shines. Its […]
ECD Automotive Design lets you build your dream Defender from the frame up. With only 9,000 cars rolling out of Maranello each year, buying a Ferrari makes you part of an exclusive club. But even then, there’s still the off chance that you pull up to the Monaco yacht club during race weekend and someone […]
Just recently we found out that Jaguar Land Rover is on a hiring spree with former Meta and Twitter employees as big targets since it wants to create “the car of tomorrow.” Sounds like they just came back from the Tomorrowland festival and heard Mark and Elon just dropped the axe on the human resource […]
Right now, if you want a Land Rover Defender in America, the absolute ‘cheapest’ is the four-door 110 with the gasoline P300 (296 hp) two-liter, starting from an MSRP of $53,500. Then you can rock an ‘S’ version, SE, X-Dynamic SE, P400 (395 hp, MHEV inline-six) ‘X’ grade, switch to the V8, and even treat yourself to […]
Electric vehicles will conquer most market segments in the coming years, although many believe they are not suited for heavy-duty tasks. Hardcore off-roading is a segment that seemed opaque to the EV revolution, but things are set to change soon, as the off-road specialist Land Rover is planning an electric version of the Defender. With […]
Founded in 1998 by Afzal Kahn, Project Kahn is a leading design house that specializes in creating bespoke vehicles and luxury lifestyle products. Kahn’s philosophy is simple – to individualize the masses by offering uniquely designed products that reflect an owner’s personality and taste. This philosophy has resulted in some of the most stylish and […]
Two best friends commissioned ECD Automotive Design to build a pair of matching Land Rover Defender 90 soft top SUVs. The two are identical on the outside and difficult to tell apart, but they diverge once you peek into their cabins. One is called Project 67, while the other is named Project Flamingo. Both restomods […]
If your overlanding trips could use a pinch of good old patriotism, a Florida-based tuner named E.C.D. might be able to help. Brothers Tom and Elliot Humble grew up in the central English region of the Midlands, just 40 miles away from the Solihull plant where Land Rover’s rugged Defenders were being assembled. Of course, life […]
Manhart Performance has been in the business of car tuning and modifying luxury cars for over 30 years. The German-based company got its start back in 1980-s when it began modifying BMWs. Today, Manhart is one of the most trusted names in the automotive tuning industry, with a reputation for excellent craftsmanship and attention to […]
