KISSIMMEE, Fla. – March 20, 2025 – ECD Auto Design, known for its custom luxury vehicle restorations of Land Rover Defenders, Range Rover Classics, Jaguar E-Types, Mustangs, and Toyota FJs, announced today it’s accepting cryptocurrency payments through BitPay.
This new payment option allows the company to broaden its international customer base. By embracing digital transactions, ECD Auto Design aims to appeal to a growing audience of cryptocurrency enthusiasts and affluent individuals who appreciate the efficiency of digital assets.
“We decided to accept crypto because it aligns with our commitment to innovation and providing our clients with the most convenient and secure payment options,” said Ben Piggott, CFO of ECD Auto Design. “BitPay manages the entire process, ensuring a hassle-free experience for both us and our customers while converting crypto payments into fiat currency instantly.”
By integrating BitPay, ECD Auto Design (ECDA) benefits from reduced transaction fees, enhanced security, and global accessibility. BitPay facilitates payments with popular cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (BTC), Bitcoin Cash (BCH), Dogecoin (DOGE), Ethereum (ETH), Litecoin (LTC), Shiba Inu (SHIB), Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC), and USD-pegged stablecoins BUSD, DAI, GUSD, USDC, and USDP.
Through BitPay, ECD Auto Design receives next-business-day settlements in USD, mitigating concerns about cryptocurrency volatility. This ensures a smooth transaction process for both the company and its clients.
“ECD recognizes the potential for crypto to revolutionize the luxury automotive industry, offering faster, more secure, and borderless transactions,” said Merrick Theobald, Vice President of Marketing at BitPay. “Our goal at BitPay is to make accepting crypto a seamless process and increase adoption as we believe crypto is the future of payments.”
For more information about ECD Auto Design and its bespoke luxury vehicle builds, visit www.ecdautodesign.com.
About ECD Auto Design
ECD, a public company trading under ECDA on the Nasdaq, specializes in restoring luxury vehicles, blending classic aesthetics with modern performance. The company currently restores Land Rovers Series, Land Rover Series IIA, the Range Rover Classic, Jaguar E-Type, Ford Mustang, Toyota FJ, and highly specialized vehicles from its Boutique Studio. Each vehicle is fully bespoke, designed by the client through a luxury design experience and hand-built from the ground up in over 2,200 hours by certified Automotive Service Excellence (“ASE”) craftsmen.
The company was established in 2013 by three British enthusiasts whose passion for classic vehicles drives its high standards for quality and custom luxury vehicles. ECD’s global headquarters is a 100,000-square-foot facility in Kissimmee, Florida, with 105 employees holding combined expertise. ECD has a logistics center in the U.K. where seven employees source and transport vintage vehicles to the U.S. for restoration.
About BitPay
Founded in 2011, BitPay is one of the longest-standing cryptocurrency companies. As a pioneer in blockchain payment processing, the company aims to transform how businesses and individuals send, receive, and store money. Its business solutions reduce fraud and processing costs, and facilitate borderless payments in cryptocurrency.
For consumers, the BitPay Wallet provides a digital asset management solution to buy, store, swap, sell, and spend cryptocurrencies. The company has offices in North America, Europe, and South America and has secured over $70 million in funding from leading investment firms including Founders Fund and Index Ventures.
For more information visit bitpay.com.
