# Project Shilo Custom Land Rover Defender 110 *By James Hills — Updated February 2021* E.C.D. Automotive Design, known for its bespoke Land Rover Defender rebuilds, has delivered a California Compliant Series IIA with a range of modern elements and classic features. This custom [Land Rover Series IIA, named Project Shilo](https://ecdautodesign.com/portfolio-item/project-shilo/), is a Mercedes Desert Sand build with a Santorini Black roof. To complement its exterior color, the build has a black Front Runner roof rack with four LED spotlights, a classic black Land Rover mesh grille, and a classic front bumper with a Warn winch. While heritage in style, Project Shilo has a fully upgraded performance system with a California Compliant GM LS3 engine with an automatic transmission. Riding on 18” 1983 Kahn wheels, Shilo’s drive is also smooth thanks to its EBC Fast brakes and upgraded E.C.D. 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Viator (affiliate) $2,800.00[See Current Price](https://ads.flowmediamarketing.com/go/sWmE5xyG2f9RUvsOCxC6Zw.567) Promoted by FlowAds Inside, Project Shilo has a set of Corbeau Trailcat front and middle seats wrapped in a gorgeous and warm Garret Spice leather. The Garret Spice leather also wraps around the two inward-facing bench seats in the build’s rear, giving it a total seating capacity of 8. Between its captain middle row is a custom, partially extended E.C.D. center console with A/C and two cup holders. Its interior and exterior door handles are metal and painted in a satin black to complement its other black exterior features. To add to the build’s classic look, it has a Momo Indy Wood steering wheel and All American Nickel gauges. It’s more modern touches include a JL Audio sound system, wireless charging, a 110 V outlet in the rear, and USB charging points throughout. “Project Shilo is a superb example of a modern classic. 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