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ECD Automotive Design Inc. (NASDAQ: ECDA) is a publicly traded provider of restoration and customization services for classic Land Rover Defenders, Jaguar E-Types, Ford Mustangs, and Toyota FJs. Headquartered in Kissimmee, Florida, the company offers “restomods” built on restored chassis. Trading began under the ticker “ECDA” on December 13, 2023.
Corporate Structure and Leadership
ECD Automotive Design operates from its 100,000-square-foot “Rover Dome” facility in Kissimmee, employing over 80 full-time mechanics and craftsmen. LinkedIn data indicates total headcount between 51 and 200 employees. Key executives include:
• Scott Wallace, Co-Founder & CEO, who has guided growth, evidenced by a 26% compound annual revenue growth rate.
• Elliot Humble, Co-Founder & CTO/Operations Manager, with experience in design innovation and vendor relations from roles at Halfords Auto Retailers.
• Victoria Hay of Flexible Consulting, serving as advisor on accounting and internal controls since March 2025; a CIMA chartered accountant with previous finance roles at Nasdaq-listed Nauticus Robotics.
Corporate support functions include investor relations, led by an internal team, independent auditor Barton CPA, PLLC (PCAOB ID 6968), and legal counsel Loeb & Loeb LLP.
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Recent Developments and News
On December 24, 2025, ECD filed an 8-K (items 7.01, 9.01) titled “Initial Orders Validate Demand and Support Factory Utilization Strategy” (Acc-No. 0001437749-25-038564). One day earlier, on December 23, 2025, a GlobeNewswire release detailed new bespoke Defender orders to expand annual production capacity.
On December 22, 2025, the company:
- Filed a Schedule 13G/A revealing that ECDA Bitcoin Treasury LLC, SZOP Opportunities Management LLC, and SZOP Multistrat LP collectively beneficially own 377,527 shares (9.9% of outstanding stock).
- Announced via 8-K (items 3.03, 5.02, 7.01, 9.01; Acc-No. 0001437749-25-038336) an integration agreement with a regional 4×4 restoration shop, allocating at least 10% of annual capacity to that program.
Earlier filings include disclosures from December 19, 2025, regarding corporate changes and strategic initiatives in technology and market expansion.
Financial and Strategic Analysis
As of December 26, 2025, ECDA shares closed at $1.11, reflecting a 41.40% increase on daily volume of 1,853,278 shares. Key trailing-twelve-month metrics from Yahoo Finance include:
• Revenue: $24.5 million
• Net income: –$8.1 million (profit margin: –33.06%)
• Market capitalization (intraday): $1.087 million
• Enterprise value/EBITDA: 34.05×
• Price/sales ratio: 0.01×
• Total cash: $157,680; levered free cash flow: –$7.77 million
The company’s 26% CAGR in revenue and a backlog of restored vehicles support ongoing investments in facility utilization and design technology, including in-house 3D rendering tools. The completion of over 1,000 luxury restorations and relationships with strategic investors are noted as contributing factors for sustained growth.
Market Position and Industry Context
ECD operates in the luxury automotive restoration segment, identified as the largest provider of Land Rover and Jaguar restorations. Since its founding in 2013, the company has been featured in more than 150 publications and over 800 articles, including Robb Report, Top Gear, Motor Trend, and Forbes. Interest in customized classic vehicles is noted amid growing consumer demand for heritage-inspired off-road and urban lifestyle vehicles.
tl;dr
On December 24, 2025, ECD Automotive Design filed an 8-K confirming firm orders that support its factory utilization strategy. Two days earlier, the company integrated a regional 4×4 restoration shop into its Kissimmee facility, dedicating at least 10% of annual capacity to that program. A Schedule 13G/A filed December 22, 2025, shows three investment entities hold 9.9% of ECDA’s outstanding shares. ECDA shares closed at $1.11 on December 26, 2025, up 41.40% on heavy trading. The future outlook focuses on meeting demand for bespoke vehicles and leveraging a 26% revenue CAGR through enhanced production and design investments.
