Core Insights - ECD Automotive Design has formed a U.S. distribution alliance with Chelsea Truck Company to create a new line of bespoke Land Rover Defender L663 and INEOS Grenadier vehicles under the brand ECD × CTC [3][5] - The collaboration aims to leverage CTC's design expertise and ECD's craftsmanship to produce modern luxury vehicles with faster delivery and refined design execution [4][5] - Since their market introduction, over 100,000 Land Rover Defenders and 12,000 INEOS Grenadiers have been sold in the U.S., indicating a strong demand for these vehicles [4] Company Overview - ECD Automotive Design is the largest restoration company for Land Rover and Jaguar, known for custom luxury builds, and trades under the NASDAQ symbol ECDA [3][6] - The company was founded in 2013 and specializes in restoring classic vehicles, with a focus on high-quality craftsmanship and bespoke designs [6] - ECD's facility in Kissimmee, Florida, spans 100,000 square feet and employs 102 staff, including 67 craftsmen with numerous certifications [6] Collaboration Details - The ECD × CTC collaboration combines British design and parts engineering from CTC with ECD's full-vehicle craftsmanship, enhancing factory utilization and working capital velocity [4][5] - Vehicles will be assembled at ECD's facility using CTC's premium components, aiming for a new class of luxury builds [4] - This partnership allows ECD to expand its total addressable market while maintaining its craftsmanship and design standards [5]