Toward the tail end of last year, the folks at East
Coast Defender announced that they were ready to start offering Range Rover
classic SUVs as a part of their custom lineup. And while we weren’t sure if the
brand could pair their typically heavy-handed approach into the more refined
city-friendly Land Rover offering, we were nonetheless excited. It seems our
trepidation was all for naught, however, as they’ve now revealed their first
Range Rover Classic, called ‘Project Alpha,’ and it’s everything we could want
and more.
The styling of this beautiful SUV cannot be
overstated – from the simple two-tone paint job to the poignantly minimalist
interior. Though, while its appearance is certainly something to fawn over,
what makes us the most excited is what is hidden beneath the hood. You see,
this custom classic SUV has the beating heart of a beast – a Corvette LS3
6.2-liter V8 engine capable of 430 horsepower and 425 foot-pounds of torque.
So, while the outside of Project Alpha spells opulence, the performance is
nothing shy of monstrous. Best part is, if you get in touch with ECD, you can
order one for yourself.
