# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001893116
**File Stem:** 0001493152-26-012218
**Filing Date:** 2026-3
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001493152-26-012218.hdr.sgml**: 20260323

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001493152-26-012218

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 3

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 1

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20260311

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260323

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260323

**REPORTING-OWNER**: 

**OWNER DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** PROPPER KERRY
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001282327

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 3
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-41497
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26783753

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** CHARDAN CHINA ACQUISITION CORP
- **STREET 2:** 777 SOUTH HIGHWAY 101
- **CITY:** SOLANA BEACH
- **STATE:** CA
- **ZIP:** 92075
**REPORTING-OWNER**: 

**OWNER DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** ATW OPPORTUNITIES MASTER FUND II LP
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001893116

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 3
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-41497
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26783756

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 17 STATE STREET
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 2100
- **CITY:** NEW YORK
- **STATE:** NY
- **ZIP:** 10004
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 646-975-5541

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 17 STATE STREET
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 2100
- **CITY:** NEW YORK
- **STATE:** NY
- **ZIP:** 10004
**REPORTING-OWNER**: 

**OWNER DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Defender SPV LLC
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0002123658

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 3
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-41497
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26783755

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 1 PENNSYLVANIA PLAZA
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 4810
- **CITY:** NEW YORK
- **STATE:** NY
- **ZIP:** 10119
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 646-975-5548

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 1 PENNSYLVANIA PLAZA
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 4810
- **CITY:** NEW YORK
- **STATE:** NY
- **ZIP:** 10119
**REPORTING-OWNER**: 

**OWNER DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** ATW Partners Opportunities Management, LLC
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001947975

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 3
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-41497
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26783757

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 1 PENNSYLVANIA PLAZA
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 4810
- **CITY:** NEW YORK
- **STATE:** NY
- **ZIP:** 10119
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 646-975-5542

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 1 PENNSYLVANIA PLAZA
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 4810
- **CITY:** NEW YORK
- **STATE:** NY
- **ZIP:** 10119
**REPORTING-OWNER**: 

**OWNER DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Ruiz-Gimenez Antonio
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0002123541

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 3
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-41497
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26783754

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 1 PENNSYLVANIA PLAZA
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 4810
- **CITY:** NEW YORK
- **STATE:** NY
- **ZIP:** 10119
**ISSUER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** ECD Automotive Design, Inc.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001922858
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** MOTOR VEHICLES & PASSENGER CAR BODIES [3711]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 04 Manufacturing
- **EIN:** 000000000
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 24 SHIPYARD DRIVE, SUITE 102
- **CITY:** HINGHAM
- **STATE:** MA
- **ZIP:** 02043
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 929-528-0767

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 24 SHIPYARD DRIVE, SUITE 102
- **CITY:** HINGHAM
- **STATE:** MA
- **ZIP:** 02043

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** EF Hutton Acquisition Corp I
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20220411

### UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
**Washington, D.C. 20549**

## FORM 3

### INITIAL STATEMENT OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES

[ ] Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

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|:---|:---|:---|
| **1. Name and Address of Reporting Person**<sup>*</sup><br>ATW Partners Opportunities Management, LLC<br><sub>(Last) (First) (Middle)</sub><br>1 PENNSYLVANIA PLAZA,<br>SUITE 4810<br><sub>(Street)</sub><br>NEW YORK, NY 10119<br><sub>(City) (State) (Zip)</sub> | **3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol**<br>ECD Automotive Design, Inc. [ ECDA ] | **5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)**<br>  |
| **2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)**<br>2026-03-11 | **4. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer**<br>(Check all applicable)<br>[ ] Director   [X] 10% Owner<br>[ ] Officer (give title below)   [ ] Other (specify below)<br>_ _ | **6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)**<br>[ ] Form filed by One Reporting Person<br>[X] Form filed by More than One Reporting Person |

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **1. Name and Address of Reporting Person**<sup>*</sup><br>ATW OPPORTUNITIES MASTER FUND II LP<br><sub>(Last) (First) (Middle)</sub><br>1 PENNSYLVANIA PLAZA, SUITE 4810<br><sub>(Street)</sub><br>NEW YORK, NY 10119<br><sub>(City) (State) (Zip)</sub> | **3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol**<br>ECD Automotive Design, Inc. [ ECDA ] | **5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)**<br>  |
| **2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)**<br>2026-03-11 | **4. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer**<br>(Check all applicable)<br>[ ] Director   [X] 10% Owner<br>[ ] Officer (give title below)   [ ] Other (specify below)<br>_ _ | **6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)**<br>[ ] Form filed by One Reporting Person<br>[X] Form filed by More than One Reporting Person |

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **1. Name and Address of Reporting Person**<sup>*</sup><br>Defender SPV LLC<br><sub>(Last) (First) (Middle)</sub><br>1 PENNSYLVANIA PLAZA, SUITE 4810<br><sub>(Street)</sub><br>NEW YORK, NY 10119<br><sub>(City) (State) (Zip)</sub> | **3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol**<br>ECD Automotive Design, Inc. [ ECDA ] | **5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)**<br>  |
| **2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)**<br>2026-03-11 | **4. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer**<br>(Check all applicable)<br>[ ] Director   [X] 10% Owner<br>[ ] Officer (give title below)   [ ] Other (specify below)<br>_ _ | **6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)**<br>[ ] Form filed by One Reporting Person<br>[X] Form filed by More than One Reporting Person |

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **1. Name and Address of Reporting Person**<sup>*</sup><br>Ruiz-Gimenez Antonio<br><sub>(Last) (First) (Middle)</sub><br>1 PENNSYLVANIA PLAZA, SUITE 4810<br><sub>(Street)</sub><br>NEW YORK, NY 10119<br><sub>(City) (State) (Zip)</sub> | **3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol**<br>ECD Automotive Design, Inc. [ ECDA ] | **5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)**<br>  |
| **2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)**<br>2026-03-11 | **4. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer**<br>(Check all applicable)<br>[ ] Director   [X] 10% Owner<br>[ ] Officer (give title below)   [ ] Other (specify below)<br>_ _ | **6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)**<br>[ ] Form filed by One Reporting Person<br>[X] Form filed by More than One Reporting Person |

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **1. Name and Address of Reporting Person**<sup>*</sup><br>PROPPER KERRY<br><sub>(Last) (First) (Middle)</sub><br>1 PENNSYLVANIA PLAZA, SUITE 4810<br><sub>(Street)</sub><br>NEW YORK, NY 10119<br><sub>(City) (State) (Zip)</sub> | **3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol**<br>ECD Automotive Design, Inc. [ ECDA ] | **5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)**<br>  |
| **2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)**<br>2026-03-11 | **4. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer**<br>(Check all applicable)<br>[ ] Director   [X] 10% Owner<br>[ ] Officer (give title below)   [ ] Other (specify below)<br>_ _ | **6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)**<br>[ ] Form filed by One Reporting Person<br>[X] Form filed by More than One Reporting Person |

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## Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned

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|  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1. Title of Security | 2. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned | 3. Ownership Form | 4. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership |
| Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share | 207008547 | I<sup>(1)(2)</sup> | See Footnote<sup>(1)(2)</sup> |

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## Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned

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|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1. Title of Derivative Security | 2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year) | 2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year) | 3. Title and Amount of Underlying Securities | 3. Title and Amount of Underlying Securities | 4. Conversion or Exercise Price | 5. Ownership Form | 6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership |
| 1. Title of Derivative Security | Date Exercisable | Expiration Date | Title | Amount or Number of Shares | 4. Conversion or Exercise Price | 5. Ownership Form | 6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership |
| Common Stock Warrant | 2023-12-12<sup>(3)</sup> | 2030-10-10 | Common Stock | 1091525 | $2300 | I<sup>(1)(2)</sup> | See Footnote<sup>(1)(2)</sup> |
| Common Stock Warrant | 2024-08-09<sup>(3)</sup> | 2031-08-09 | Common Stock | 79763 | $2300 | I<sup>(1)(2)</sup> | See Footnote<sup>(1)(2)</sup> |
| Common Stock Warrant | 2025-01-13<sup>(3)</sup> | 2032-01-13 | Common Sock | 398364 | $2300 | I<sup>(1)(2)</sup> | See Footnote<sup>(1)(2)</sup> |
| Series A Preferred Stock Warrant | 2023-12-12<sup>(3)</sup> | 2026-10-10 | Preferred Stock | 15819 | $900 | I<sup>(1)(2)</sup> | See Footnote<sup>(1)(2)</sup> |
| Senior Secured Convertible Note | 2023-12-12<sup>(3)</sup> | 2026-12-12<sup>(4)</sup> | Common Stock | 589916454<sup>(6)</sup> | 0.009<sup>(6)</sup> | I<sup>(1)(2)</sup> | See Footnote<sup>(1)(2)</sup> |
| Senior Secured Convertible Note | 2025-01-13<sup>(3)</sup> | 2026-12-12<sup>(4)</sup> | Common Stock | 233319632<sup>(6)</sup> | 0.009<sup>(6)</sup> | I<sup>(1)(2)</sup> | See Footnote<sup>(1)(2)</sup> |
| Senior Secured Convertible Note | 2025-06-05<sup>(3)</sup> | 2026-12-12<sup>(4)</sup> | Common Stock | 102724276<sup>(6)</sup> | 0.009<sup>(6)</sup> | I<sup>(1)(2)</sup> | See Footnote<sup>(1)(2)</sup> |
| Senior Secured Convertible Note | 2025-07-07<sup>(3)</sup> | 2026-12-12<sup>(4)</sup> | Common Stock | 100953587<sup>(6)</sup> | 0.009<sup>(6)</sup> | I<sup>(1)(2)</sup> | See Footnote<sup>(1)(2)</sup> |
| Series C Preferred Stock | 2025-08-13<sup>(3)</sup> | <sup>(5)</sup> | Common Stock | 123307436<sup>(6)</sup> | 0.009<sup>(6)</sup> | I<sup>(1)(2)</sup> | See Footnote<sup>(1)(2)</sup> |
| Series C Preferred Stock | 2025-10-27<sup>(3)</sup> | <sup>(5)</sup> | Common Stock | 123307436<sup>(6)</sup> | 0.009<sup>(6)</sup> | I<sup>(1)(2)</sup> | See Footnote<sup>(1)(2)</sup> |
| Series C Preferred Stock | 2025-06-20<sup>(3)</sup> | <sup>(5)</sup> | Common Stock | 283018868<sup>(6)</sup> | 0.009<sup>(6)</sup> | I<sup>(1)(2)</sup> | See Footnote<sup>(1)(2)</sup> |
| Series C Preferred Stock | 2025-07-07<sup>(3)</sup> | <sup>(5)</sup> | Common Stock | 554938957<sup>(6)</sup> | 0.009<sup>(6)</sup> | I<sup>(1)(2)</sup> | See Footnote<sup>(1)(2)</sup> |
| Series C Preferred Stock | 2025-08-07<sup>(3)</sup> | <sup>(5)</sup> | Common Stock | 604927858<sup>(6)</sup> | 0.009<sup>(6)</sup> | I<sup>(1)(2)</sup> | See Footnote<sup>(1)(2)</sup> |
| Senior Secured Convertible Note | 2026-02-12<sup>(3)</sup> | 2026-12-12<sup>(4)</sup> | Common Stock | 35604329<sup>(6)</sup> | 0.009<sup>(6)</sup> | I<sup>(1)(2)</sup> | See Footnote<sup>(1)(2)</sup> |
| Senior Secured Convertible Note | 2026-02-26<sup>(3)</sup> | 2026-12-12<sup>(4)</sup> | Common Stock | 12193272<sup>(6)</sup> | 0.009<sup>(6)</sup> | I<sup>(1)(2)</sup> | See Footnote<sup>(1)(2)</sup> |
| Senior Secured Convertible Note | 2026-03-10<sup>(3)</sup> | 2026-12-12<sup>(4)</sup> | Common Stock | 15241579<sup>(6)</sup> | 0.009<sup>(6)</sup> | I<sup>(1)(2)</sup> | See Footnote<sup>(1)(2)</sup> |
| Senior Secured Convertible Note | 2026-03-12<sup>(3)</sup> | 2026-12-12<sup>(4)</sup> | Common Stock | 295645949<sup>(6)</sup> | 0.009<sup>(6)</sup> | I<sup>(1)(2)</sup> | See Footnote<sup>(1)(2)</sup> |

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### Footnotes:

(1) The Common Stock, Series A Preferred Stock Warrants, Senior Secured Convertible Notes, Series C Preferred Stock, and Common Stock Warrants of ECD Automotive Design, Inc. (the "Issuer") reported herein are held by Defender SPV LLC (the "Holding Company"). ATW Opportunities Master Fund II, LP (the "Fund") wholly owns the Holding Company. ATW Partners Opportunities Management, LLC (the "Manager") serves as the investment manager to the Fund. Antonio Ruiz-Gimenez and Kerry Propper are the control persons of the Manager (all of the foregoing, collectively, the "Reporting Persons," and each a "Reporting Person"). By virtue of these relationships, the Reporting Persons may be deemed to have shared voting and dispositive power with respect to the securities owned directly by the Holding Company.

(2) For purposes of Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, each Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities, except to the extent of its pecuniary interest therein, if any, and this report shall not be deemed an admission that any such Reporting Person is the beneficial owner of these securities for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose.

(3) The Reporting Persons currently beneficially own all outstanding shares of Common Stock of the Issuer. The derivative securities reported herein are subject to a 9.99% beneficial ownership limitation, which prohibits conversion or exercise to the extent that, after giving effect thereto, the Reporting Persons, together with its affiliates, would beneficially own more than 9.99% of the Issuer's outstanding Common Stock.

(4) Represents the maturity date.

(5) The reported security does not have a stated expiration or maturity date and is exercisable in perpetuity in accordance with its terms.

(6) The conversion price of the reported security is variable and is determined in accordance with the terms of the instrument at the time of conversion. The conversion price presented herein reflects the price that would be applicable as of the date of the event requiring this statement and is based on current information and reasonable assumptions and may differ from the actual conversion price at the time of conversion, as applicable. Accordingly, the number of shares reported herein has been calculated based on such conversion price and reflects the number of shares that would be issuable upon conversion, if any.

**Signature:** ATW Partners Opportunities Management, LLC By: /s/ Kerry Propper, a Managing Member  
**Date:** 2026-03-23

**Signature:** ATW Opportunities Master Fund II, L.P. By: /s/ Kerry Propper, a Managing Member of its General Partner  
**Date:** 2026-03-23

**Signature:** Defender SPV LLC By: /s/ Kerry Propper, a Managing Member of its Manager  
**Date:** 2026-03-23

**Signature:** Kerry Propper By: /s/ Kerry Propper, individually  
**Date:** 2026-03-23

**Signature:** Antonio Ruiz-Gimenez By: /s/ Antonio Ruiz-Gimenez, individually  
**Date:** 2026-03-23

### Remarks:

Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.

* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).

** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).

Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.

**Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.**