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Monday, July 29, 2019

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. 


Thursday, July 11, 2019

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.