ECD Automotive Design is back to cause a stir in the restoration and modification industry with their new project, Project Ghost. As the largest Land Rover restoration company in the world, ECD has a reputation for creating custom builds ranging from vintage Defenders to classic Jaguar E-Types, and Project Ghost is no exception.
The eye-catching matte gray Land Rover Defender 110 is powered by an EV drivetrain, although this isn’t the first time we’ve seen such a setup. The electric ECD Defender has a 450 horsepower motor and a 100 kWh battery pack, which is said to provide enough power to zip through city streets. The lineup, however, was not provided in its press release.
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ECD CEO and co-founder Scott Wallace noted that the most crucial aspect of the customer journey is helping them design the best custom Defender for their specific needs. To achieve this, ECD goes above and beyond by asking customers where the build will live, how they plan to use it, and the stature of the main driver, among other things. This approach allows them to create a Defender that the customer will love to drive.
For Project Ghost, ECD revealed that the customer was taller than the average Defender driver. As a result, the restomod project features a reduced size and lowered seat box, allowing the seat to sit lower and recede further, accommodating a taller daily driver than the original Defenders.
The classic Defender 110 sits on 16-inch Wolf Steel wheels in matte black, matching the other exterior black accents, including the roll cage, steering guard and vents. Inside, the restored Defender features Corbeau Trailcat reclining seats in modern black leather with a striking Scarlet Red vertical diamond single dot on the seatbacks. Seating up to seven people, the center has three 60/40 Land Rover seats, while the rear has two forward-facing jump seats.
Up front, Project Ghost’s Puma dash is wrapped in black leather, with the traditional panel and center console positions switched for driver comfort and complemented by electric ECD gauges. Other custom features include the black MOMO Prototipo steering wheel and metal billet buttons on the radio panel. To keep you entertained during nighttime city drives, the old Defender is equipped with an Alpine Halo touchscreen, JL Audio speakers and a JBL Active subwoofer. The audio system can access Bluetooth, CarPlay, Sirius XM and traditional radio stations. Other luxury updates include three USB ports, WiFi and a rear view camera.
