Project Oliver is ECD鈥檚 Bold Nod to the Urban SUV lifestyle, Melding Classic Defender Ethos with Modern Performance
ECD Automotive Design (NASDAQ:ECDA) has unveiled Project Oliver, a meticulously customized 1996 Land Rover Defender D110 Signature Edition. The vehicle features a powerful LT1 V8 engine paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission and ECD's signature Air Ride suspension.
The exterior showcases Mercedes-Benz Obsidian Black Metallic paint, 18-inch Kahn 1983 wheels, and custom features including a Warn heavy-duty winch and external roll cage. The interior boasts premium black leather with diamond stitching, Scheel-Mann Traveler seats, and modern technology including a touchscreen infotainment system with CarPlay, 360掳 camera system, and wireless charging.
The build demonstrates ECD's commitment to creating bespoke vehicles that combine classic Defender heritage with modern luxury and performance capabilities.ECD Automotive Design (NASDAQ:ECDA) ha svelato Project Oliver, un Land Rover Defender D110 Signature Edition del 1996 meticulosamente personalizzato. Il veicolo monta un potente LT1 V8 engine abbinato a una trasmissione automatica a 10 rapporti e alla caratteristica sospensione Air Ride di ECD.
La carrozzeria 猫 verniciata in Mercedes鈥態enz Obsidian Black Metallic, monta cerchi Kahn 1983 da 18 pollici e presenta elementi personalizzati come un verricello Warn heavy鈥慸uty e una gabbia esterna di protezione. Gli interni sfoggiano pregiata pelle nera con cuciture a rombo, sedili Scheel鈥慚ann Traveler e tecnologie moderne quali un sistema infotainment touchscreen con CarPlay, telecamere a 360掳 e ricarica wireless.
Il progetto dimostra l'impegno di ECD nel creare veicoli su misura che fondono l'eredit脿 classica del Defender con il lusso e le prestazioni contemporanee.
ECD Automotive Design (NASDAQ:ECDA) ha presentado Project Oliver, un Land Rover Defender D110 Signature Edition de 1996 meticulosamente personalizado. El veh铆culo equipa un potente LT1 V8 engine asociado a una transmisi贸n autom谩tica de 10 velocidades y la suspensi贸n Air Ride caracter铆stica de ECD.
El exterior luce la pintura Mercedes鈥態enz Obsidian Black Metallic, llantas Kahn 1983 de 18 pulgadas y detalles personalizados como un cabrestante Warn heavy鈥慸uty y una jaula exterior. El interior ofrece cuero negro de primera calidad con costuras en rombo, asientos Scheel鈥慚ann Traveler y tecnolog铆a moderna, incluyendo un sistema de infoentretenimiento t谩ctil con CarPlay, c谩mara de 360掳 y carga inal谩mbrica.
La construcci贸n refleja el compromiso de ECD por crear veh铆culos a medida que combinan la herencia cl谩sica del Defender con lujo y prestaciones modernas.
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ECD Automotive Design (NASDAQ:ECDA) a d茅voil茅 Project Oliver, un Land Rover Defender D110 Signature Edition de 1996 m茅ticuleusement personnalis茅. Le v茅hicule est 茅quip茅 d'un puissant LT1 V8 engine associ茅 脿 une bo卯te automatique 脿 10 vitesses et 脿 la suspension Air Ride propre 脿 ECD.
L'ext茅rieur arbore une peinture Mercedes鈥態enz Obsidian Black Metallic, des jantes Kahn 1983 de 18 pouces et des 茅l茅ments sur mesure tels qu'un treuil Warn heavy鈥慸uty et une cage externe. L'habitacle pr茅sente un cuir noir de haute qualit茅 avec piq没res en losange, des si猫ges Scheel鈥慚ann Traveler et des technologies modernes, dont un syst猫me d'infodivertissement tactile avec CarPlay, une cam茅ra 360掳 et la recharge sans fil.
Ce montage illustre l'engagement d'ECD 脿 cr茅er des v茅hicules sur mesure qui allient l'h茅ritage classique du Defender 脿 un luxe et des performances contemporains.
ECD Automotive Design (NASDAQ:ECDA) hat Project Oliver vorgestellt, einen sorgf盲ltig individualisierten 1996er Land Rover Defender D110 Signature Edition. Das Fahrzeug ist mit einem kr盲ftigen LT1 V8 engine verbunden mit einem 10鈥慓ang鈥慉utomatikgetriebe und der charakteristischen Air Ride鈥慒ahrwerksabstimmung von ECD ausgestattet.
Die Karosserie pr盲sentiert sich in Mercedes鈥態enz Obsidian Black Metallic, mit 18鈥慫oll Kahn 1983 Felgen und Individualausstattungen wie einer Warn Heavy鈥慏uty鈥慦inde und einem 盲u脽eren 脺berrollk盲fig. Im Innenraum finden sich hochwertiges schwarzes Leder mit Diamantsteppung, Scheel鈥慚ann Traveler鈥慡itze sowie moderne Technik wie ein Touchscreen鈥慖nfotainmentsystem mit CarPlay, 360掳鈥慘amera und kabelloses Laden.
Der Umbau zeigt ECDs Anspruch, ma脽geschneiderte Fahrzeuge zu schaffen, die das klassische Defender鈥慐rbe mit modernem Luxus und Leistungsf盲higkeit verbinden.
- Custom-built vehicle showcasing ECD's premium customization capabilities
- Integration of modern technology and luxury features into classic Defender design
- Comprehensive performance upgrades including LT1 V8 engine and Air Ride suspension
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KISSIMMEE, Fla., Sept. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ECD Automotive Design proudly introduces Project Oliver, a 1996 Land Rover Defender D110 Signature Edition that redefines modern adventure. Purpose-built from the ground up, this hand-crafted Defender merges raw capability with elevated luxury, offering a seamless blend of rugged performance and refined design. Every detail, from its powerhouse V8 engine to its meticulously tailored interior, speaks to ECD鈥檚 philosophy of creating vehicles that reflect each client individually.
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At its core, Project Oliver is powered by a robust LT1 V8 engine, paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission, delivering commanding performance both on and off the road. Ready for sand and snow, this build has a central locking differential, heavy-duty axles, BREMBO brakes, and ECD鈥檚 signature Air Ride suspension, ensuring maximum control across every terrain.
Clad in Mercedes-Benz Obsidian Black Metallic, the exterior exudes stealth and sophistication. The wide-body stance, 18-inch Kahn 1983 wheels in satin black, and custom details, such as ceramic-coated dual exhaust tips and a bespoke steering guard etched with the name 鈥淥llie,鈥� set this Defender apart as both aggressive and elegant. Functional enhancements include a Warn heavy-duty winch, external roll cage, panoramic quarter windows, and full LED lighting systems for total visibility in any environment.
鈥淧roject Oliver is the embodiment of us building exactly what our client designs with uncompromising attention to detail,鈥� said Scott Wallace, Co-Founder of ECD Automotive Design. 鈥淓very element was built to reflect its owner鈥檚 individuality while staying true to the Defender鈥檚 heritage.鈥�
Inside, Project Oliver offers a premium, bespoke cabin crafted for both comfort and durability. The interior is wrapped in premium black leather with diamond stitching, complemented by a black suede headliner, German square-weave carpeting, and custom billet metal details. Front passengers enjoy Scheel-Mann Traveler seats with heating and cooling, while the rear accommodates a 60/40 split bench and inward-facing jump seats for versatile seating.
Technology upgrades include a touchscreen infotainment system with CarPlay and Bluetooth, premium Infinity Kappa audio, wireless charging, rear A/C, and a 360掳 external camera system. Modern conveniences such as remote start, digital rearview mirror, and TPMS sensors further elevate the driving experience while maintaining the Defender鈥檚 legendary spirit.
Project Oliver Specifications
Model 鈥� 1996 Land Rover Defender 110
Engine 鈥� LT1 - V8
Transmission 鈥� 10 Speed Automatic
Brakes 鈥� Brembo
Suspension 鈥� ECD Air Ride
Exhaust 鈥� Sport Dual Plus
Exterior Color 鈥� Mercedes Benz Obsidian Black Metallic
Wheels 鈥� 18 Inch - Kahn 1983
Tires 鈥� BFG All Terrain - Black Walls Out
Side Steps 鈥� SVX - Black
Roll Cage 鈥� 6-Point Full External
Roof 鈥� Body Color
Seat Layout 鈥� 2 + 3 + 4
Dash 鈥� Puma wrapped in approved leather
Seats 鈥� Scheel-Mann Traveler F, 3-passenger seat middle row, rear inward facing jump seats
Leather 鈥� Nero (Black) - Hydes / Art. Thema - Premium Collection
Stitch Style 鈥� Single Vertical Diamond
Custom features 鈥� Panoramic Rear 1/4 Windows, Front Window Tinting
Radio console color - Custom Hydro-Dipped Wood
Area Floor - Satin Finish, add Metal Rivets & Washers
Steering Wheel 鈥� MOMO Indy - Wooden Wheel
Gauges 鈥� Vintage
Carpet 鈥� German Square Weave - True Black
Radio 鈥� Touch screen stereo with CarPlay
Subwoofer 鈥� Active Sub
Rear AC 鈥� Yes
Additional features 鈥� Cameras Back-up, power windows, central locking, remote locking and Alarm, remote start, Blind Spot Assistant
About ECD Automotive Design
ECD, a public company trading under ECDA on the Nasdaq, is a creator of restored luxury vehicles that combines classic beauty with modern performance. Currently, ECD restores Land Rovers Series, Land Rover Series IIA, the Range Rover Classic, Jaguar E-Type, Ford Mustang, Toyota FJ, and highly specialized vehicles from its Boutique Studio. Each vehicle produced by ECD is fully bespoke, a one-off 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 Automotive Service Excellence (鈥淎SE鈥�) craftsmen. The company was founded in 2013 by three British 鈥済ear heads鈥� whose passion for classic vehicles is the driving force behind exceptionally high standards for quality, custom luxury vehicles. ECD鈥檚 global headquarters is a 100,000-square-foot facility located in Kissimmee, Florida that is home to 105 talented and dedicated employees that hold combined 80 ASE and five master level certifications. ECD has an affiliated logistics center in the U.K. where its seven employees work to source and transport 25-year-old work vehicles back to the U.S. for restoration. For more information, visit聽.
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