E.C.D. Automotive Design’s Convertible Classic

KISSIMMEE, Fla. (Nov. 29, 2022) – E.C.D. Automotive Design (E.C.D.), the world’s largest Land Rover restoration company internationally renowned for its bespoke luxury builds – ranging from personalized Defenders to customized Jaguar E-Types – debuts its latest marvel. Project Hutton is a stunning convertible classic Defender 110 outfitted with a high performance LT4 engine. Trimmed with silver and bright yellow accents throughout, the latest addition to E.C.D.’s custom build lineup is ready for unforgettable beach days in the Hamptons. 

“This custom Defender together with its convertible top and extra seats in the back is tailor-made for sunny summer days with the family,” E.C.D. Co-Founder Elliot Humble said. “Whether cruising along boardwalk towns or across sandy shores, this luxurious E.C.D. build will be the envy of all.” 

Project Hutton Convertible: the Deets

Sitting on 18-inch Sawtooth wheels with Ferrari yellow Brembo brakes, the Project Hutton convertible is a soft top Defender designed for spontaneous adventure. Painted in glossy Porsche Frozen Blue, the restored Defender’s silver heritage grille, rear NAS bumper and specially sourced vintage Land Rover Station Wagon plaque honor the old Defender’s iconic British history. Designed with the modern family in mind, the build features full-length silver rubber checker side steps and a white vinyl convertible roof to enjoy summer breezes. Other upgrades include a silver roll cage with four mounted HELLA lights, a remote-controlled Warn winch and tubular A-Bar in silver. 

The convertible’s polished interior reflects the breadth of options available at E.C.D. Wrapped in Caressa Silver Touch leather, the MOMO PROTOTIPO steering wheel with silver spokes features shockingly yellow TEX stitching and a black center cap, adding a modern twist to the older Defender legacy. Project Hutton’s cheery accents continue throughout, including Hot White dashboard gauges with custom faces in Ferrari Yellow and matching seatbelts. Sticking to its client-chosen color palette, the interior heated Corbeau Trailcat Reclining seats and four jump seats are wrapped in the same luxurious white leather with diamond back stitching. Contemporary tech upgrades – including touch screen Kenwood eXcelon with CarPlay and wireless Bluetooth, WiFi, wireless charging, four USB charging ports and an audiophile quality Infinity Kappa sound system – finish off this utterly custom build.

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Tech

Project Hutton

Model — Defender 110

Engine — GM LT4

Transmission — 8-Speed Automatic

Axles — Strengthened Internals

Suspension — E.C.D. Air Ride

Brakes — Brembo brakes with Ferrari yellow calipers

Exhaust — Borla Stainless Steel quad exhaust

Exterior

Paint Color — Porsche Frozen Blue in Gloss

Soft Top — White Vinyl 

Wheels — 18” Sawtooth in silver

Tires — 33” BF Goodrich All Terrain

Grille — Silver 

Bumper — Tubular A frame with side extension arms

Additional Features — Silver metal steering guard with “HUTTON” engraved, Full length rubber checker side steps in silver, Vintage Land Rover Station Wagon plaque 

Interior

Seat Layout — 2+2+4

Front Seats — Corbeau Trailcat Reclining Seats, Heated and Ventilated

Midrow Seats – Corbeau Trailcat Reclining Seats, Heated and Ventilated

Load Area Seats — 4 Inward Facing Benches

Leather Color — Caressa Silver Touch C960 and Berkshire Sunburst B871

Seat Design — Vertical diamond single stitch

Dash – Puma wrapped in Caressa Silver Touch C960 leather

Carpet — Black 

Steering Wheel — MOMO PROTOTIPO with Silver Spokes, wrapped in Caressa Silver Touch leather, TEX 70 Lemon T4005A stitching and black center cap

Gauges — Hot White Gauges with custom faces in Ferrari Yellow

Additional Features — Seat belts in TEX 70 Lemon T4005A

Audio & Electronics

Infotainment — Touchscreen Kenwood eXcelon

Sound System — Infinity Kappa speakers and subwoofer 

Additional Features — Wireless charger, 4 USB ports, WiFi, front and rear cameras