ECD Automotive Design Introduces the Heritage Product Line

A Return to the Defender, Exactly as It Was Meant to Be

KISSIMMEE, Fla., Jan. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ECD Automotive Design, the world’s largest Land Rover and Jaguar restoration company known for its bespoke Defenders, Range Rovers, Jaguar E-Types, Ford Mustangs, Toyota FJs, and the ECDXCTC INEOS Grenadier and Defender II, proudly announces the launch of its new Heritage Product Line, a deeply authentic offering created for purists who believe the soul of the Land Rover Defender is found in its simplicity, mechanical honesty, and unrivaled sense of purpose. Priced from $159,995, the Heritage line is available in both Defender 90 and Defender 110 configurations, the Heritage line is a celebration of where the Defender began, and why it still matters today.

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At the heart of every Heritage build is a rebuilt original TD5 diesel engine, producing 122 horsepower and paired with a five-speed manual transmission and a fully rebuilt original transfer case. Full-time four-wheel drive, rebuilt original axles, stock suspension, and OEM braking systems ensure these Defenders drive the way they were always intended, thoughtfully engineered and a true reward sitting behind the wheel.

“This line exists because not everyone wants modern excess,” said Scott Wallace, CEO of ECD Automotive Design. “The Heritage Product Line is about preserving the Defender’s original character, the sound, the feel, the rhythm of driving something honest. It’s a return to purpose versus a reinterpretation.”

Mechanically refreshed from the ground up, each Heritage Defender features new OEM fuel systems, aluminum cooling with electronic fans, stainless steel exhausts, and brand-new Land Rover fuel tanks, delivering reliability without altering the vehicle’s original DNA.

Visually, the Heritage line stays true to classic Land Rover form. Finished in traditional Land Rover colors in gloss, each build rides on 16-inch Wolf heavy-duty steel wheels wrapped in Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain or Michelin Defender Road tires. Slimline bumpers, OEM hardware, classic grilles and headlamp surrounds, folding steps, and ECD black checker plates complete a silhouette that feels instantly familiar, and increasingly rare.

The inside of every Heritage build is designed with traditional intention. A classic TD5 dashboard, Momo Prototipo steering wheel, black vinyl seating, raptor-lined floors, and heavy-duty rubber matting reinforce the vehicle’s utility-first roots. Seating layouts honor original use cases, with the Defender 110 offering a nine-seat configuration and the Defender 90 configured for six, both designed for real-world functionality.