Project Wasatch takes to the Utah roads as a new
bespoke restomod proudly manufactured by world leader, ECD
Automotive Design. Coated in gorgeous Portofino Blue paint,
elevated with modern amenities, unique styling, and a powerful
power train, Project Wasatch is ready for a new adventure.
KISSIMMEE, Fla., Feb. 20,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ECD Auto Design (NASDAQ: ECDA),
the world's largest Land Rover and Jaguar restoration company known
for its custom luxury builds, including bespoke Defenders, Range
Rovers and E-Types, today reveals Project Wasatch. The project, a
new one-of-a-kind, beautifully outfitted Defender 90, is ready for
its new Utah home near the Wasatch
Mountain range.
The new Defender 90 was built with the intention to take on the
diverse Utah outdoors in style,
comfort, and adaptability to different terrains. The new
one-of-a-kind vehicle will see its time in adventure at fishing
holes, ski slopes and hiking trails. The owners plan to take it
off-road to the trails where they will enjoy its power and upgraded
ride as well as enjoy all the driving in between.
The new Defender 90 is coated in a beautiful Portofino Blue full
gloss paint with most of its parts to match. Stepping inside the
vehicle, the interior is both luxurious and functional. The
beautiful Garret Avion leather seats
are accented with diamond stitching, pulling together a classy
invitation to sit in style while enjoying all the comforts of this
new build. The load area boasts 4 inward facing jump seats allowing
for seating or hauling. To accommodate the entire family, the new
Defender is also outfitted with a custom dog ladder.
Sitting underneath the hood of Project Wasatch is a brand-new GM
430 horsepower 6.2L LS3 V8 engine, coupled with a 6-speed automatic
transmission. The Defender 90 rides on beautiful 18-inch Silver
Sawtooth wheels with mounted BF Goodrich all terrain tires making
for versatile driving conditions at the whim of the driver. As this
vehicle will see some adventure the ECD air ride suspension will
provide a smooth ride whether on or off-roading in Utah.
"One of the most enjoyable parts of working with our clients is
building that relationship, understanding their dream and making it
happen," said Scott Wallace, CEO
of ECD Auto Design. "We are so much more than a vehicle
manufacturer that only focuses on the end product. We embrace the
entire journey."
Project Wasatch is a classic
car but is now packed with modern amenities including touchscreen
stereo, JL audio speakers and subwoofers, CarPlay, SiriusXM,
Bluetooth, blind spot assistant, digital rear view mirror and a
backup camera and sensor, among others.
"With so many places to see, the owners of this vehicle are
going to enjoy some great adventures in this beauty as it hits
sites such as Canyonlands National Parks, Grand Staircase at
Escalante National Monument, Arches
National Park, Monument
Valley and of course the trails and ski slopes of the
Wasatch Mountain range," continued Wallace.
For those that would like to dream from the comfort of their own
home, ECD has recently launched a new state of the art vehicle
configurator where users can design their dream vehicle from any
computer, tablet, or phone. This is just another step in our
forward-thinking process as we continue to deliver industry-leading
solutions. Check out our new vehicle configurator here.
For more information on how to build your own Land Rover
Defender – 90, 110, 130 or Series IIA, Range Rover Classic or
Jaguar E-Type, please visit ecdautodesign.com.
Project Wasatch Vehicle Specifications and Images
High-resolution images and video are here.
Model — Defender 90
Engine — GM LS3 430 horsepower 6.2L V8 engine
Transmission — 6 Speed Automatic
Axles — Heavy Duty - Stock
Suspension — ECD Air Ride
Brakes — EBC FAST
Exhaust — Borla Stainless – Single Pipe on Left
Exterior
Paint Color — Portofino Blue
Roof — Portofino Blue
Wheels — 18" Sawtooth - Silver
Tires — BF Goodrich All Terrain, Black Walls Out
Grille — Classic - Body Color Surrounds and Slats
Bumper — Classic with DRL's
Additional Features — 1 LED Work Light (Driver's Side), Custom
Round Light Guards and Checkers
Painted in Zermatt Silver, Custom Dog Ladder
Interior
Seat Layout — 2+4
Front Seats — Corbeau Trailcats - Heated
Load Area Seats — 4 Inward-Facing Jump Seats
Leather Color — Tan
Seat Design — Vertical Diamond Stitch
Dash – Puma wrapped in Approved Leather
Carpet — Black
Steering Wheel — ECD Custom - MOMO Prototipo, Silver Spokes,
Wrapped in Leather
Gauges — All American
Audio & Electronics
Infotainment — Touchscreen
Stereo System
Sound System — JL Audio speakers and subwoofers
Additional Features — 3 USB ports, backup camera and sensor,
automatic headlights, Bluetooth, CarPlay, Sirius XM, remote
start
About ECD Auto Design
ECD, a public company trading under ECDA on the Nasdaq, is a
creator of restored luxury vehicles that combines classic English
beauty with modern performance. Currently, ECD restores Land Rovers
Defenders, Land Rover Series IIA, the Range Rover Classic and the
Jaguar E-Type. 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 ("ASE")
craftsmen. The company was founded in 2013 by three British "gear
heads' whose passion for classic vehicles is the driving force
behind exceptionally high standards for quality, custom luxury
vehicles. ECD's global headquarters, known as the "Rover Dome," is
a 100,000-square-foot facility located in Kissimmee, Florida that is home to 90 talented
craftsmen and technicians, who hold a combined 61 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 www.ecdautodesign.com.
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