1963 Cadillac 62 Series Convertible

 

This 1963 Cadillac 62 Series convertible has spent some time at our Cadillac restoration facility receiving some of that famous CPR TLC. She's gorgeous in her showstopping red paint and was a feature car at the 2019 NYC Concours. The vehicle's owner is a classic Cadillac aficionado who's owned several of these premier American luxury cars. 

Recently Completed 1964 Cadillac Restoration Project

1964 Cadillac Restoration Now Complete

Reputation and advertising are important components to attracting new restoration clientele. However, when you combine one or both with an in-person meeting where a prospective Cadillac

restoration customer can also closely examine examples of your work.

That was the case at the Cadillac & LaSalle Club's 2017 Grand National Meet in Las Vegas. Three of our restoration customers had cars displayed at the prestigious meet known for stringent judging standards. It was there that an enthusiast who owned a low-mileage and original 1964 Cadillac Eldorado met our team with whom he discussed his car's needs.

We were able to walk him through the show field to guide his inspection of our work. After doing so, he was impressed enough to send his prized Eldorado from his home in Oregon all the way across the nation to our Cadillac restoration facility in Poughkeepsie, NY.

Over the years, he amassed a collection of new, old stock parts that were used for much of the work. While this was not a full, frame-off project and was limited in scope, every bit of our experience, expertise, and skill was applied to make for a magnificent completed project. You can see the car pictured above taken just before it was sent back home to its happy owner.

Interested parties should contact Cadillac Parts & Restoration (CPR) to discuss their project.

Cadillac Restoration by CPR

Professional Cadillac Restoration

Page through an issue of Hemmings Motor News or perform a Google search for auto restoration providers and you'll find an almost countless number of listings. Among those will be some reputable

Cadillac Parts & Restoration (CPR) of Poughkeepsie, NY

restorers but there will also be some inexperienced/incompetent shops that will waste your time and much of your money.

When if comes to the more collectible classics, it's essential to do your homework and those seeking to restore America's premier luxury automobile have one best choice of Cadillac restoration providers, Cadillac Parts & Restoration (CPR) of Poughkeepsie, NY.

Low-production number cars of the 1950s and 1960s (or earlier) translates into rarity today. That rarity mandates a restorer with directly relevant experience with the make/model of your classic car. It's not just a collectible, it's also a valuable investment. Cadillac Parts & Restoration has been Restoring the Standard of the WorldTM since 1984 (back to its FEN Enterprises roots) and its team are the world's most experiences restorers of the luxury marquee. 

CPR's restoration team is small and that's by design. It's not an assembly-line type of operation that annually churns out a dozen or more full restoration projects. The talent pool that can perform up to their expectations is small and experience, competence and attention to detail are non-negotiable when it comes to hiring decisions.

Full, frame-off Cadillac restoration work is what CPR is known for and you'll find their completed projects earning First Place awards at many of the prestigious meets including the Grand National

Restored 1958 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz by CPR

events held by the Cadillac & LaSalle Club and the Antique Automobile Association of America. However, the majority of work performed involves partial restoration projects and vital repair and maintenance service that keeps both restored and original classics looking and running well. 

Rare cars are often more difficult and more expensive to restore. That's primarily due to hard-to-source parts along with a lack of model-specific knowledge that only comes with relevant experience. When a classic car collector is spending well into six figures for a completely restored Cadillac, they expect the project to be done correctly and stand the test of time, regardless of whether it will be entered in concours-level events or not. 

Cadillac Parts & Restoration is conveniently located to those in New England and points north as well as New York City and points south. Interested parties can visit their website at www.cprforyourcar.com or call (845) 462-5959 to make an inquiry or schedule an appointment to visit. 

Classic Cadillac Grille Restoration

Cadillac Grille Restoration - Professionally Done

Sitting front and center, no other exterior feature of your classic Cadillac suffers more abuse than the front grille. Stones, salt, road grime, bugs, ice and other contaminants consistently attack the grille

1960 Cadillac Eldorado grille restored by CPR

and decades of road use takes its toll.

Artistically and elaborately-designed, when in good condition it adds great beauty to the vehicle and makes an ideal first impression. The grilles on classic Cadillacs were created to impress.

There are many well-cared for classics out there that look brilliant, show car or not. However, a beat-up grille detracts from the appearance. They can only be cleaned and polished so much and at a certain point restoration is necessary. When your car has reached that stage, Cadillac Parts & Restoration (CPR) is the best option for your Cadillac grille restoration,

Whether part of a larger project, or just the grille alone, CPR's restoration professionals will put their thirty-five years of experience to work ensuring a grille that looks as good as it did the day your car

Cadillac grille restoration

left the dealer showroom. Disassembly, repair of imperfections, re-anodizing/re-chroming and reassembly will all be handled with their hallmark tender loving care. Pictured is a completed 1960 Cadillac grille restoration by CPR that shines like a just-polished piece of jewelry.

While restoring the grille, it may also be a good time to address other items likely in need of attention like the bumper and engine compartment. Under the hood is often forgotten and neglected but showing off a newly and correctly restored engine bay at shows or cruise nights makes a big impression on knowledgeable auto aficionados.

Whether you get your car to CPR or just send the grille, you can rest assured that great care and pride of work will be applied to your project. Cadillac Parts & Restoration is located in Poughkeepsie, NY and easily reached by those in New England and points north as well as New York City and points south. Call (845) 462-5959 with your Cadillac grille restoration inquiry or to make an appointment. No walk-ins please.

1959 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz restoration by CPR

1959 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Restoration

This stunning and iconic big-finned classic Cadillac is pictured on the historic Hudson River in New York State. The now-completed 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz restoration project was performed by Cadillac Parts & Restoration. 

CPR's Classic Cadillac Restoration History

Classic Cadillac Restoration Experts

Located in Poughkeepsie, NY Cadillac Parts & Restoration's (CPR) classic Cadillac restoration team celebrates its 35th year of service to the classic Cadillac community. These experienced professionals

Completed 1956 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz restoration project.

 have a longstanding and well-deserved reputation as the world's premier restorer of America's finest luxury automobile and continue to turn out award-winning restored Cadillacs. 

CPR's Cadillac restoration prowess dates back to 1984 and the formation of FEN Enterprises. The Hudson Valley based business developed a loyal customer base that spans the globe and regularly sees Cadillacs transported to their facility from all corners of the North American continent. 

Currently underway at CPR are two 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz projects. This iconic model year, with the towering tail fins, is a specialty and favorite of the renowned team. Also in progress is a 1963 deVille convertible and a host of 1976 Eldorados, a particular year/model that has become particularly hot. 

Cadillac Parts & Restoration is longtime members of the Cadillac & LaSalle Club and recommend membership to anyone who owns a Cadillac or even just has an interest in the cars. Membership is very affordable and offers many benefits. Learn more here: https://www.cadillaclasalleclub.org/

Classic Cadillac owners can call CPR at (845) 462-5959 to learn more and schedule an appointment to visit their Cadillac restoration facility. Appointments are required. 

1978 Cadillac visits CPR's Cadillac restoration team

CPR's Cadillac Restoration Team - 1978 Sedan deVille

Even well-maintained, low-mileage original classics require repair and regular maintenance and this 1978 Cadillac Sedan deVille with just 18,000 miles on the clock is no different.

Cadillacs of the late 1970s are rapidly gaining in popularity and are more frequently appearing at our Cadillac restoration facility. While they may never realize the exalted values held by predecessor models from the 50s and 60s they are still only just gaining popularity among collectors and time will tell if prudent storage and care over the life of cars of this vintage will result in price appreciation that makes such effort financially worthwhile.

Of course, sentimental reasons over financial are a more common driver of classic car interest and restoration and it's impossible to assign a monetary value to emotional connections. However, no matter the reason a car's owner has for bringing his car to CPR our experienced restoration experts take pride in doing their part to preserve this segment of American history.

This 1978 Cadillac arrived at Cadillac Parts & Restoration in need of a complete air conditioning and

heating system overhaul and having exhaust system issues. When she left she had a climate control system that was restored to factory specifications and a new exhaust system including NOS mufflers. 

While the repairs performed were not inexpensive, proper care and regular maintenance prevented the need for other, much more costly work. There's a great focus on our frame-off classic Cadillac restoration projects but, in total, we complete no more than two or three of those projects each year and the majority of our customers arrive needing a more limited scope of work.

Cadillac Parts & Restoration (CPR) has been restoring the Standard of the World since 1984 and offers restoration, maintenance/repair, and parts supply services to the classic Cadillac community. Located in Poughkeepsie, NY (about sixty minutes north of New York City), CPR is easily reachable by plain, train, and automobile. For inquiries or appointments call (845) 462-5959.

Partial 1959 Cadillac Restoration Goes Home

1959 Cadillac Restoration Project Goes Home

Big-finned Cadillacs are a typical scene at Cadillac Parts & Restoration (CPR) and the 1959 model year seems to be ever present. The latest 1959 Cadillac restoration project to leave CPR and be sent home is this ravishing red classic. Not a complete, down-to-the-bolts restoration, but a great example of CPR's mission of working within the desires and budget of a car's owner and ensuring a beautiful driving and looking classic car.

            1959 Cadillac Coupe deVille

Like all CPR customers the owner of this vehicle is passionate about his classic Cadillac and didn't desire a concours-level vehicle. Rather, the goal was to focus on vital components of the car that needed attention.

Work performed included: completely rebuilt engine including restoration and detailing of bolt-on components; engine compartment restoration from the firewall to the bumper brackets; brakes, suspension, steering and cooling systems all restored; new radial tires and a brand new interior (minus dash and steering wheel).

Just as important to CPR as producing show-winning restored Cadillacs is keeping surviving examples running and looking fantastic. Based upon comments from the car’s happy owner, we hit it out of the park with this 1959 Cadillac restoration project. Here’s what he had to say about the final product:

“Frank, Elsa, and team did absolutely outstanding work. They are artists. The many many items of work they did has brought the car to showroom new. Engine is stronger then before and purrs like a sewing machine. Interior: my God. It puts every single new car of the past 30 years to absolute shame.” 

Now restored 1959 Cadillac while visiting Cadillac Parts & Restoration in Poughkeepsie, NY.

We couldn't be prouder than when our customers are pleased with our work. It’s why our team’s service to classic Cadillac owners dates back to 1984 and will continue for many years to come.

Those seeking professional restoration of their Cadillac must get their car to CPR. Located in Poughkeepsie, NY, Cadillac Parts & Restoration is easily reached whether by plane, train or automobile. Interested parties should call CPR at (845) 462-5959 for a consultation.

1966 Cadillac - partial restoration

This 1966 Cadillac belongs to a CPR customer who is very diligent about its upkeep and maintenance. He's also preparing for a cross-country journey in the classic convertible and sent it to

Cadillac Parts & Restoration to prepare the car for the trip.

In addition to important maintenance and repair work we repaired the air conditioning system so it would blow plenty of cold air when traveling through the hot southwestern United States.

With its destination being southern California and its legendary car culture, our team refreshed the cosmetics to ensure a proper impression will be made as it cruises along historic Route 66 and the Pacific Coast Highway.

While not a full-blown classic Cadillac restoration project, the work performed symbolizes an important aspect of our mission, preserving automotive history one classic Cadillac at a time by keeping them on the road and running well.

The World's Finest Restored Cadillacs

Since the creation of FEN Enterprises in 1984, the Cadillac Parts & Restoration (CPR) team has provided award-winning service to the classic Cadillac community. Although the team now operated

in a new facility and under a new name, the tradition of excellence carries on.

Located in Poughkeepsie, NY, the team of Cadillac restoration specialists doesn't operate on an assembly line mentality like most others. Instead, they focus on quality rather than quantity. The results of that philosophy speaks volumes. Annually, CPR-restored Cadillacs appear for stringent judging at the Cadillac & LaSalle Club Grand National Meets and consistently earn First Place awards in their respective classes.

The latest completed Cadillac restoration projects to leave CPR are a stunning and highly-collectible 1960 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz and a beautiful in blue 1972 Cadillac Coupe deVille.

The 1960 Eldorado Biarritz is now back home with its owner who is undoubtedly enjoying many

1960 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz restoration

miles of top-down cruising. He's  a Cadillac aficionado who's sent three cars to CPR for restoration, all convertibles. It's this kind of loyalty that keeps the team booked up with projects many years in advance.

The 1972 Cadillac Coupe deVille wasn't a full nuts and bolts project, but a partial restoration. Despite not being a "frame-off" job, many hours of careful labor and expertise went into producing a beautiful final product that its owner is very proud of.

Cadillac Parts & Restoration is located in Poughkeepsie, NY and is easily reachable by plane, train and automobile. If you're considering restoring that classic Cadillac, give them a call at (845) 462-5959.

Photo Feed: Completed Cadillac Restoration Projects

Photo Feed: Completed Cadillac Restoration Projects

Reading about classic cars, and in our case classic Cadillacs, fascinates many. However, we're an image-driven society who'd rather enjoy looking at photos. Since we're here to please, enjoy this sampling of CPR's completed classic Cadillac restoration photos.

1959 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz

1960 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz

1961 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible

1966 Cadillac Calais

Cadillac Parts & Restoration is located in Poughkeepsie, NY and welcomes restoration project inquiries. Call CPR at (845) 462-5959 to discuss.

Restoration Projects from Near and Far

Cadillac Restoration Arrivals

Local and regional classic Cadillac owners make up much of CPR's Cadillac restoration base.

1978 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz

However, many of our projects arrive from around the country as well as internationally.

In the past few years, Cadillac Parts & Restoration has shipped restored Cadillacs to its owners in New Zealand and the United Arab Emirates. Last month (July, 2018), CPR sent home completed restoration projects to owners in Alabama and  Massachussets.

Pictured (r.) is a 1978 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz that traveled from Illinois for much needed attention from CPR's Cadillac restoration experts. Also making the interstate journey to CPR and currently residing at its Poughkeepsie, NY facility are a 1964 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz and a 1960 Cadillac Eldorado Seville.

Pictured right is the recently completed 1960 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz. Photographed on the

1960 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz restoration

Poughkeepsie, NY side of the historic Hudson River, this big-finned beauty is now back home in Alabama with its proud owner who is a longtime customer of CPR. This classic car is the third restoration performed for this particular gentleman and CPR is proud to have earned his trust.

Many of the vehicles that roll through CPR's overhead doors are from longstanding and loyal customers who are responsible for the repeat business and word-of-mouth referrals that keep their craftsmen booked solid with work scheduled years in advance.

Cadillac Parts & Restoration welcomes restoration inquiries. Interested parties should call (845) 462-5959.

Just Completed: 1972 Cadillac Restoration

1972 Cadillac Restoration just completed by CPR

Following hot on the heels of its completed 1960 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz frame-off restoration is this brilliant in blue 1972 Cadillac Coupe deVille.  Although recently delivered to its owner in

Restored 1972 Cadillac

Massachusetts, Cadillac Parts & Restoration (CPR) had a chance to capture some stunning photographs prior to its departure.

While not a full, frame-off project, this 1972 Cadillac restoration was extensive and the CPR team applied every bit of its passion and craftsmanship ship to produce a final result that will impress on the road or the show field.  

The early 1970s represented another shift in design for Cadillac and still allowed for plenty of displacement and horsepower under the hood as the famous fuel shortages were still a few years away. 

Cadillac Parts & Restoration is known best for its full, frame-off restoration projects. However, customers with cars still in good condition who don't have the elite show circuit in mind may opt for a more affordable partial restoration that produces an amazing finished product.

Classic Cadillac owners considering a restoration project are encouraged to give CPR a call at (845) 462-5959 to discuss their goals and desires. It will help to offer an honest assessment of your cars condition and have plenty of photos (including underside, interior and engine bay) ready to send. CPR is located in Poughkeepsie, NY and easily reachable by car, train or aircraft.  

News from Cadillac Parts & Restoration

Even though summer means cruising and car show season for our Cadillac restoration clients, the Cadillac Parts & Restoration (CPR) team remains hard at work getting next year's show cars ready for judging.

Whether the project is a full or a partial restoration, many hours of painstaking work are put in and

many jobs take over one year to complete. With a full schedule ahead of the team, we are now booking restoration projects to commence in late 2019. Those interested in discussing their plans and project should call CPR at (845) 462-5959.

CPR is proud to announce our latest completed project - a 1960 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz restoration. This full, frame-off restoration was performed down to the car's nuts and bolts and thee end product is brilliant. This project is the third classic car CPR has restored for

this owner and the iconic big-finned Cadillac is now in the hands of its owner and offers him many miles of top-down cruising enjoyment.

Cadillac Parts & Restoration (CPR) is conveniently located in Poughkeepsie, NY and is easily reachable for those from New England and points north and New York City and points south.

Cadillac Restoration by CPR - 1960 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz

CPR Cadillac Restoration

1960 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz - completed restoration project

This gorgeous 1960 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz arrived at Cadillac Parts & Restoration (CPR) on a frigid sub-zero temperature day in 2016. After a complete disassembly, many man hours went into

restoring her right down to every nut and bolt. View a video of this Cadillac restoration project taken when CPR reunited the body with the frame.

The 1960 Cadillac models represented a change in design philosophy with the automaker moving away from the audacious and bulbous styling of the 1950s and towards a sleeker body style. While the famous tail fins of the 1959 models were toned down, the luxurious appointments that made for Cadillac's Standard of the World reputation remained.

Customer loyalty is why CPR's team has been able to serve the classic Cadillac community since 1984 and the owner of this big-finned classic is just one example of their repeat business. This is the third full restoration performed for the gentleman owner of this Biarritz with the others being a 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz and a 1956 Buick Roadmaster convertible.

Learn more about Cadillac Parts & Restoration by visiting their website at www.cprforyourcar.com. Those ready to discuss their Cadillac restoration project can call CPR at (845) 462-5959. They've had the same telephone number for about thirty years now and would be glad to speak with you.