The SINGER of DEFENDERS! Visiting ECD Auto Design, the Pinnacle of Land Rovers
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Welcome to @ECDAutoDesign in Florida, home of the ultimate Land Rover Defenders! We're going to fully explore the facility from the customer experience, to assembly line, and onwards to a test drive in Project Limitless, joined by the founders. There's nothing else quite like it!
ECD Auto Design started a decade ago, bringing old Land Rover Defenders from the UK over to the US, but transforming them into something spectacular along the way. The idea is that no two cars are the same, with endless options, bodystyles, bespoke configuration, and unique touches available to each and every customer. We're going to see as much of this process as we can today, joined by two of the founders, Scott and Elliott.
We kick off in the showroom to see some of the Defenders, plus the E-Types that recently became one of the ECD offerings. Next up it's a tour through the 20 stages of the assembly process from the original cars arriving, until the reach QC and final checks. Then it's out onto the road for my own first experience at the wheel to see what it's all about!
A special thanks to ECD for hosting my visit and the opportunity to access all areas in their workshop. The way these cars are put together is second to none, an ECD Defender is quite literally the Singer of the Land Rover world; nothing but the best!
Thanks for watching, Tim
Chapter:
00:00 Intro
01:07 Starting in the Showroom
01:52 Who are ECD Auto Design?
04:47 Creative Design
07:30 Original Defender Teardown
10:47 The Lab Paint Bodyshop
13:44 Assembly Line
22:18 Project Limitless Walkaround
25:56 ECD Defender Startup
26:59 On the Road in the ECD Defender
31:33 My First Drive
35:39 Electric ECD Defender
36:28 Final Thoughts
37:36 Wrap Up
#ECDAutoDesign #Defender #Restomod
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Tim, I think many people who watched this would not have expected to like what they saw as much as they did. I was in complete awe of their entire process. Seeing that level of care and concern is such a rare thing these days, and an extremely pleasent surprise. Magnificent video. Thank you.
@TNP1990
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it Brian 🙃
I'm enjoying all the USA content. Your meeting and working with great people and brands. I watch everyday. Its awesome. These guys are passionate and champion the phrase 'long live the defender'.
@Shmee150
Жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
Tyler Hoover definitely needs to come here and buy a vehicle. This is amazing.
@Baltzy24
Жыл бұрын
Not sure I understand why people like that guy so much. His passion for cars is severely muted by the businessman inside himself. He cares more about money than any car vlogger on this platform
@bailey2046
Жыл бұрын
I'm pretty sure he has an e-type as well maybe he could get put on the list for it :P
@janis7077
Жыл бұрын
@@Baltzy24 If his passion for cars was muted by the businessman inside himself, surely he would buy good cars that make good content instead of buying trash cars that make for good content.
@viktorlindeberg7363
Жыл бұрын
@@Baltzy24 are you just mentally underdeveloped? he doesn't make money on his cars.
@hudsondonnell444
Жыл бұрын
Hoover only buys lemons and beaters.
🙌🙌 It was awesome having you out for a ride
@Shmee150
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the visit and allowing me to experience your wonderful creations.
@TamagoHead
Жыл бұрын
Great facility & much respect!
Fantastic episode! One of your best. Great to see the level of craftsmanship at EDC.
@Trollhater-mb8ne
Жыл бұрын
ECD
Absolutely love how the guy talks about his employees.
Incredible pride in the work being done. That attitude from the top permeates the entire business, great to see how enthusiastic they are.
This man is an inspiration, I would love to spend a day with him and the team learning. From a fellow Brit
For me this was one of the most interesting videos you’ve done. Really terrific behind the scenes look at a very focused company making truly beautiful trucks.
Great recycling! Great for the environment! I think the Defender is way more cool than 55 or 63 wagons.
Nice to see 4 Brits doing such a great job in Florida and showcasing probably the best 4x4's ever built.
Been following since the early days of the channel because i love the diversity of your content but this has instantly become my favourite story to date! What a truly inspirational family business with the nicest team of people behind it creating magic! Oh how I wish I was (a) based in Florida & (b) rich enough to order one!! 🧡
Spectacular! Your whole business is incredibly impressive. Thanks for showing us through your factory.
Thats crazy I worked out when u said the hours involved it would be around 350 k to 500k but starting from 200 is mind blowing there workmanship is amazing and the attention to detail is spot on if I only had the money to order 1 but 1 day I might. What a amazing episode thanks for the American adventure ❤❤❤❤
I'd be more than happy to be the dedicated Tea maker at this company. What a place!
What an incredible leader! Truly enjoyed this insight. Care for the customer, employees, and quality is just crazy and important
I've been lucky enough to photograph and drive a few of their Defenders and one of their Classics. Beautiful and beautifully put together.
I was expecting to skip through this video as I don't usually watch all the factory tours but I thoroughly enjoyed this video, amazing company and amazing work there!
Great video, one of my favorites so far from you Shmee, and I love all your content. This was just unexpectedly impressive. I have never heard of this company before, but considering how large their shop is and the insane quality of work being done there, I'm can't believe I have never heard of them before. Thank you for posting, I'll probably be watching this video many more times.
Man.,.. your right in my backyard. These builds are incredible. I’ve been fortunate to see these in person and they are every bit as stunning in person as they look on video
The E-Type always looks marvelous 😍
You know, you see lots of these guys that seem genuine and legit but sometimes it’s not so. Not the case here. These guys are so passionate about what they do here and it’s amazing. Worth every penny.
Tim you have to take opportunity and grab on of these. This company is special. Protect them at all costs!!
One of the best videos I’ve seen in a while, and totally unexpected.
You need one of these. So much different than anything you have but your countrymen doing this in America is fantastic!
One day I will be a customer of these guys.
Proper business mettle there. Really impressed.
Very interesting and cool business setup. Sounds like an amazing place to work!
ECD Absolute Brilliance! Thanks again Shmee!
The audience is totally missing out on this video... I mean it was one anazinggg video with tht insane bespoke car !!!! Loved tht noise !!! People skipped thinking it's an nrml Land Rover restoration video
@allensaunders449
Жыл бұрын
I agree people haven't bothered to tune in not knowing this is a great vid of a wonderful company
Very well done. Thank you for bringing this company to our attention.
I did not expect to like this video. I even considered turning it off until I felt the passion, attention to detail and complete customer involvement in each build. Hats off to this company and how they empower each employee to build a quality vehicle for their customer. Great Video!!
Wow! What an incredible detailed video. Incredible work by the guys
Extremely interesting video. One of your most interesting ever. Great visit and we'll documented. Thank you Tim
I’m just totally amazed at the level of detail. Amazingly surprised!
Amazing coverage of an amazing car builder totally unknown to me until now. Thanks Tim!
You absolutely need to create your own Shmeemobile through these guys. Probably a couple of years out, based on their backlog. Your proven impeccable taste ( in my opinion) begs for a true creation of yours.
It's amazing the quality content. I mean you never know what or where Shmee is going to do. Huge thanks to ECD for access it was awesome to see a true legend be amazed by your coach built personal luxury vehicle
Nice one, easily one of the best vids for a long time. Stunning quality
The attention to detail is incredible
Back again a great vid that isn't as popular as I would of expected people just don't realize how special the vid and the company it showcases is
One of your better videos Tim.🛻 LANDROVERS every man's dream. A cool Bespoke Landy Defender🍻🇬🇧 Cheers😎
One of the best episodes I've seen what a awesome process. loved it
What a great video showcasing a really cool company. I had not heard of ECD previously, but i can tell they are extremely professional at what they do. Would love to own one of their cars some day
Like to see Tim's spec on this practical British icon....Could tell Tim was enamored, mind working on his bespoke Defender, always a one of one! .....
A brilliant video! Really enjoying the content on the channel well done everyone 👌👌👌
Absolutely adore the Project Limitless navy blue,as being my favourite colour... Always loved the old shape defender 110,so much...
Super intricate and detailed 👌🏽 worth every penny
What an amazing team! Love the video
Loved this video. Would love a follow-up with more info on the EV converted ones!
Beautiful work.
What an amazing set up, they are amazing. Shmee is cool at finding these places. He needs to get one. Thank you for sharing this with us 👍👍👍👍
these guys are amazing, just like that Black with Red E type. To have a E Type, Range Rover and Defender all in same spec and colour would be sensational in my garage.
Absolutely!!! You have to get one!!
I'm at minute 10:30 of this video and I have a strong feeling that sooner or later Shmee will have one bespoke Defender 👍
That guy was pitching hard to Tim, bravo!
wow, incredible what these guys do 😍😍
This is so amazing!
One of the best videos
It’s brilliant how they run this business. The trust that he puts in the people that work there is incredible.
Nice collection they have there! Good stuff Shmee!! 👍🏾
@Shmee150
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
This is wild. Super cool.
wow that are real machines really nice to see that they adjust that
E types r just so beautiful 👌🏼😍 wish I could own one
Wow. what a customer experience. These guys know all about it. And how they treat and respect their key asset. - their employees is phenomenal Shmee. Am I sensing a future Shmee mobile. Was that a subtle hint you have or will be ordering one.. I can so see this in the garage.
Beautiful beautiful machines.
@Shmee150
Жыл бұрын
Yes they are!
Time to get one for the collection
Absolutely love these defenders! Just need a lottery win!
Along for another great upload Tim! Cheers!
@Shmee150
Жыл бұрын
Thank you
Shmee is definitely moving up the waitlist
Absolutely awesome! So much more fun and interesting than literally any G Wagon or SUV on the market. Would love to see one of these as a Schmeemobile.
Thanks Tim!! I've been recently looking into ECD. I'm very interested what they're doing!
As a defender fan, this was a great video Tim!
That place is truly fascinating, and amazing! I wish I had the money to buy one.
Tim this was absolutely fascinating, a really fantastic video, please tell us you're ordering one! What a product, they must be very proud of what they create!
Excellent video, love it true car guy in business 👍
What an incredible operation and an amazing video. Come on Tim..you must be tempted just a little bit. A long wait list but you'd end up with a unique vehicle.
@mickfletcher1289
Жыл бұрын
Just seen your closing comments. It would be a great addition to the garage and certainly off piste.
A must have
That was completely impresive. The production system is fantastic. So, Tim are you thinking about a Defender now or jump into one of thier Jags lol....do it!
Cornelius Would Be Proud.🙌🏼
Wonderful video Tim & Co. I am in love. Other than my W12 GT the old defender is my favourite vehicle. So this video brought a huge smile to me. I would definitely get one to add to the stable. 110 soft top 2 door in British Army green with that dark brown aged leather interior with the biggest engine available. That would be my spec.
I was never a fan of the defenders but these are beautifully made!
The Underground was a nice touch 👌 lil reminder of home, eventhough it's full of Jags and Defenders 😂. Great idea and quality work 👏
I love that they call the build spec The CRIB sheet, which is a seriously English term. Excellent!!
There is the new U.S based car Shmee! What a support vehicle that would be
Amazing stuff and seem like great lads I want one
Amazing man big fan
That is an unbelievable shop!! Love this stuff. Next USA shmeemobile?
Shmee150 Absolutely Incredible Video I think ECD Automotive Design is absolutely incredible especially because of how much attention to detail they use for every customers vehicle and I think Project Limitless Looks and sounds absolutely incredible and I think you should get a ECD Defender 110 someday
Very impressive company and product! I'll admit, saw the thumbnail and kind of went..ho, hum? Not a 4WD or Defender/Land Rover person at all. But that was impressive! Tim, you often talk about a replacement for the G63, here it is! Although, it's going to take a year or 2 with the waitlist. Might be worth it as the G63 are a dime a dozen nowadays , everyone has one. (Well, except me of course!) Really enjoyed that!
Interesting to see them using mass-loaded vinyl. Good to see a company that knows how to reduce NVH
You need one 🤠🙌🏻
Love the vid. I never heard of this company great work. I hope you will do a vid on the etypes they work on
one word. WOW
The limitless is awesome
This is hilarious...I was just looking at their web page last night!!!
I am happily offering my services to this company in whatever capacity they wish to sue me in! What a place!!
Shmee needs an E-Type from ECD!!!🎉🎉🎉
Nice job.
Yes buy one