Wheel Back in Time

Sure, the 2018 Range Rover Evoque (landroverusa.com) is one slick ride, but East Coast Defender (ecdautodesign.com) offers you a chance to custom design your own classic Land Rover, styled specifically to your desires. You can choose body styles, drivetrains, wheels, tires, accessories, exterior and interior coloring and stitching, and nearly limitless customization (in conjunction with their lead designer). ECD finds an existing frame then basically builds your ride from the ground up. Their newest: The Range Rover Classic (right). Cofounder Elliot Humble, who grew up near England’s Lode Lane factory where original Land Rover Defenders were produced, says the “custom RRC will bring the car to the 21st century, without sacrificing its classic heritage and originality.” If you’re a fan of really old school Land Rovers you’ll want to check out all of ECD’s Heritage Collection, which features customized models that celebrate the original factory designs.