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.

Latest Completed Cadillac Restoration Project by CPR

Newly-Completed Cadillac Restoration Project

This 1960 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz is the latest restored Cadillac to depart through the overhead doors of Cadillac Parts & Restoration (CPR). This convertible Eldorado is pictured on the historic Hudson River in Poughkeepsie, NY.

This was a full, frame-off Cadillac restoration project that's come a long way since it arrived at CPR on a frigid February day in 2016. Since then, the car was completely disassembled and completely restored right down to the nuts and bolts.

The result is a stunning example of classic American luxury that will provide its owner with many miles of top-down cruising pleasure. This is the third classic that CPR has restored for this collector and is a good example of customer loyalty that has kept Cadillac Parts & Restoration's team in the business since 1984.

Big-finned Cadillacs like this continue to gain in popularity and value. Rare and collectible classic cars, such as this 1960 Cadillac Eldorado, must be correctly restored to both justify the restoration expense and achieve its value potential.

Cadillac Restoration Projects by CPR

Since 1984, the Cadillac Parts & Restoration (CPR) team has Restored the Standard of the World. Cadillac, America's premier luxury automobile has been a prominent factor in automotive history and

has legions of followers around the world.

From humble beginnings as a small classic Cadillac restoration parts supplier (FEN Enterprises), the company expanded into a full-service restoration provider and earned a reputation as the world's pre-eminent restorer of Cadillacs.

CPR's completed projects can be found on every continent (well, maybe the penguins of Antarctica are missing out) and decades later it's a legion of loyal customers who keep their garage humming with activity. At any time their craftsmen can be found not only performing restoration work but also undertaking maintenance and repair work vital to keeping fifty and sixty year-old cars running properly.

CPR's portfolio is extensive and the company's website offers a sample of its many completed Cadillac restoration projects. Built in Detroit and reborn in Poughkeepsie, Cadillac Parts & Restoration continues its tradition of preserving automotive history, one classic at a time.

Located in New York State's historic and scenic Hudson Valley region, CPR is easily reachable from New England and points north as well as New York City and points south. To schedule an appointment to visit and discuss your project call (845) 462-5959.

1959 Cadillac Restoration

1959 Cadillac Restoration by CPR

The elaborately-designed grille, loads of shiny chrome, opulent interior and those audacious tail fins are all elements that add up to one of the most iconic classic cars of the 1950s. That being, of course, the 1959 Cadillac.

When new, the car was favorite of celebrities and over the years became immortalized in pop culture.

1959 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz

Featured in film, song, advertising and the arts, the luxurious behemoth is today a highly collectible classic with top-of-the-line Eldorado Biarritz models selling for lofty prices at auction.

The low-production numbers make 1959 Cadillac restoration an expensive proposition. Restorable examples are difficult to come by and parts sourcing, particularly for Eldorados, can be exhausting. Of course, the sheer size of the car translates into much more body/paint work and materials. Even the expansive interior makes for more billable hours and more yards of expensive material to match the original specs.

With dozens of 1959 Cadillac projects under their belt, the experienced Cadillac Parts & Restoration (CPR) technicians have the skills and knowledge to correctly restore this, or any, classic Cadillac. Just as important, their decades of service to the classic Cadillac community allow them to more easily source rare parts.

One example of their prowess is the white 1959 Cadillac Coupe de Ville pictured. This car has been

meticulously maintained throughout its life and came to CPR for a partial restoration. The result is a car that's earned First Place recognition at the nation's most prestigious classic car events including AACA and Cadillac & LaSalle Club Grand National meets, GoodGuys East Coast Nationals and multiple concours-level shows.

This car is a perfect example of the primary motivator driving classic car restoration - sentimental value.

Passed down from father to son, this Cadillac was a source of pride to its original owner and its continued care is how a son honors his father's memory.

Those interested in restoring their classic Cadillac should call Cadillac Parts & Restoration at (845) 462-5959. They've had the same number for thirty years and will be happy to discuss your goals. Their Poughkeepsie, NY location is easily reached by road or rail and makes for convenient travel for those points north or south.

Cadillac Restoration Success - CLC Grand National Meet

Year after year, classic Cadillacs restored by Cadillac Parts & Restoration (CPR) participate in the

prestigious Cadillac & LaSalle Club (CLC) Grand National Meet. Long considered the premier organization dedicated to preserving the legacy of the Cadillac brand, the clubs annual meet draws the finest original and restored Cadillacs from North America.

In 2014, the Grand National Meet saw three of CPR's Cadillac restoration projects entered for the notoriously rigid judging. When the results were announced at the meet ending awards banquet, all three cars earned a First Place in their respective class.

The award-winning cars were: a 1936 Cadillac V8; a 1958 Cadillac Eldorado Seville and a 1959

1936 Cadillac restoration project

Cadillac Coupe de Ville. Each car underwent an exhaustive frame-off restoration by the CPR team and looked and drove as well as they did when they originally left the showroom.

This type of success at the CLC Grand National meets is typical for CPR who, through attendance and customer cars, maintains a presence year after year.

The Cadillac Parts & Restoration team has served the classic Cadillac community since 1984 and has produced some of the world's finest restored Cadillacs. While full, frame-off restoration is their specialty, they also perform partial restoration as well as maintenance and repair services. Their length of time in business allows them to pair the ability to source rare parts with exceptional craftsmanship. The result is an international reputation as the premier Cadillac restoration specialist.

CPR is location in Poughkeepsie, NY and is easily reached by road or rail and convenient for those traveling from New York City and points south as well as New England and points north. Interested parties can call them at (845) 462-5959 to inquire about restoration projects.