ECD Auto Design (ECD), the world’s largest Land Rover restoration company specializing in custom luxury builds today unleashes Project Catamount, a bespoke Defender 110 outfitted for adventure sports – from kayaking to kitesurfing – across America’s northeast. A mighty presence on dirt roads and ski slopes, this LT1-powered Defender delivers modern performance with a classic vintage style.
“Project Catamount is kitted out in nearly every update an adventure sports enthusiast could want. When clients know what they want and how they’ll use the offroader, our expert team advises them on the possibilities to satisfy even their most wild ideas,” said Elliot Humble, CTO and co-founder of ECD.
Right at home on the trails, Project Catamount is an Arles Blue beast perfectly equipped for any sport the driver desires. Decked out with matching blue ski rack and bike racks mounted to the rear, four Hella LED spotlights in the front and two LED work lights in the back, a red Hi-Lift heavy duty jack and a winch, this older Defender is primed for thrilling stunts on mountains and beaches alike. Underneath, the Project Catamount sits on 16-inch wheels painted Chawton White to match the custom build’s roof and offset the silver hardware – effortlessly combining historic Land Rover colors with world-class quality.
Nods to the original Defender’s history continue inside with vintage gauges – but the resemblance ends there. The duo-tone tan dashboard, wooden Evander steering wheel and heated front seats wrapped in premium Italian leather create a luxurious resting spot after a day full of action-packed escapades with the whole family. Project Catamount has room for eight to tag along, with three backrow seats and four inward-facing jump seats in matching leather, ensuring everyone rides in complete comfort. Accents like English Oak teakwood flooring in the load area, touchscreen infotainment, wireless charging and Wifi make for adventure sports-filled days like no other.
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Project Catamount
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Model — Defender 110
Engine — LT1
Transmission — 8-speed automatic
Axles — Stock
Suspension — ECD Air Ride
Brakes — Alcon Big Brake Kit
Exhaust — Stock with single pipe on left side
Exterior
Paint Color — Arles Blue in Gloss
Roof — Chawton White in Gloss
Wheels — 16″ Wolf in Chawton White
Tires — BFGoodrich All Terrain
Grille — Mesh with oval vintage Land Rover emblem
Bumper — Classic with daytime running lights and winch
Additional Features — Fabbri-Gringo ski rack and 2 bike rack attachment in Arles Blue, Hi-Lift heavy duty jack in red, 4 HELLA 500 series round spotlights with black grille – 2 on each side, 2 HELLA amber driving lights with black grille – mounted to front bumper, 2 LED round work lights on each side of rear gate, swing away wheel carrier
Interior
Seat Layout — 2+3+ 4
Front Seats — Puma Classic wrapped in Garrett Cadence Spice leather, Heated
Mid Row seats — Land Rover 60/40 wrapped in Garrett Cadence Spice leather
Load ARea Seats — 4 inward-facing jump seats wrapped in Garrett Cadence Spice leather
Leather Color — Garrett Cadence Spice and Cadence Licorice
Seat Design — Horizontal single stitch
Dash – Puma wrapped in Cadence Licorice and Cadence Spice leather
Carpet — Black
Steering Wheel — Evander wood wheel
Gauges — Vintage
Additional Features —Hidden floor storage unit on driver’s side, Cadence Licorice door cards, English Oak teak flooring in load area
Audio & Electronics
Infotainment — Alpine touchscreen
Sound System — Infinity KAPPA speaker and Infinity Bass Link subwoofer
Additional Features — Wireless charger, 4 USB ports, WiFi, backup camera, Bluetooth, CarPlay, remote start
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About ECD Auto Design
ECD Auto Design is a creator of restored luxury vehicles that combines classic English beauty with modern performance. Each vehicle produced by ECD Auto Design is fully bespoke, a one-of-a-kind that is designed by the client through an immersive luxury design experience and hand-built from the ground up in 2,200 hours by master-certified ASE craftsmen. The company was founded in 2013 by three British ”petrol heads” whose passion for classic vehicles is the driving force behind exceptionally high standards for quality, custom luxury vehicles. ECD Auto Design’s global headquarters, known as the ”Rover Dome,” is a 100,000-square-foot facility located in Kissimmee, Fla. that is home to 65 talented craftsmen and technicians, who hold a combined 61 ASE and five master level certifications. ECD Auto Design, though an affiliated company, operates a logistics center in the U.K. where four employees work to source and transport 25-year-old work vehicles back to the U.S. for restoration.
