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. 

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.

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 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.

Restoring the Standard of the World - Classic Cadillac Restoration

FEN Enterprises begins Cadillac Restoration Services

In 1984, FEN Enterprises began as a small mail-order Cadillac restoration supplier offering parts and project supplies our of a spare room in the business owners' Hudson Valley, NY home. Not long after, the business expanded into actual restoration work with the construction of a pole-barn on the same property.

"FEN" made their big splash in the classic Cadillac community with their 1955 Cadillac Eldorado

1955 Cadillac Eldorado - the restoration project that helped
make FEN Enterprises' name

restoration project. The brilliant red classic was dubbed "Bad Girl" due to the challenges presented to the restorers but the end result was a masterpiece. As their completed projects garnered top awards, word spread and the business outgrew the pole-barn and soon moved into a building that formerly housed a health and racquetball club.

The new facility allowed the family-owned business to satisfy the growing demand for their classic car services and business grew at a rapid pace.

"FEN's" Classic Cadillac Restoration Gains Media Attention

The automobile restoration industry is vast but its circles are small and it was inevitable that press and media outlets would begin to notice this small but mighty team of craftsmen. Among the publications that wrote about FEN Enterprises was the industry's most influential, Hemmings Motor News.

Nicknamed the "Bible of the Collector-Car Industry," Hemmings featured the "FEN" team in a fantastic article about their classic Cadillac restoration success titled Restoring the Standard of the World. The article garnered much publicity for the niche business and placed their name into international prominence.

Cadillac Parts & Restoration (CPR)

Times and situations change, and with that, businesses evolve. Today, the "FEN" team operates out of a new restoration facility in Poughkeepsie, NY and works under the name Cadillac Parts & Restoration (CPR). Still conveniently located to both the New York metropolitan area and New England, their team continues to produce the world's finest examples of restored Cadillacs.

There can be no greater evidence of their continued commitment to excellence than their
showing at the 2017 Cadillac & LaSalle Club Grand National Meet where four of their restoration projects took home First Place awards in their respective classes.

Classic Cadillac owners interested in learning about CPR's restoration services can visit their website at www.cprforyourcar.com or give them a call at (845) 462-5959. They've had the same telephone number for about thirty years and would be glad to speak with prospective customers about their goals.

1958 Cadillac Eldorado Seville restoration project

This acclaimed 1958 Cadillac Eldorado restoration has earned First Place awards in every show and

concours event in which it's been entered. It is quite possibly the highest-awarded car of its type and serves as an excellent example of how talented the Cadillac Parts & Restoration team is.

Quality and correctness abound in this classic and if you're looking for this level of restoration, then give the Cadillac restoration experts of CPR a call at (845) 462-5959 to learn how they can assist you.

1959 Cadillac Coupe deVille: CPR-completed restoration project

No matter the condition, the 1959 Cadillac commands a lot of attention at car shows. However, the largest crowds will always surround nice original or properly restored examples. When it comes to 1959 Cadillacs, CPR's Cadillac restoration specialists are the team to turn to.

One example to look at is this highly-awarded 1959 Cadillac restoration project whose sentimental value far exceeds mere trophies. Of course, the rarest and most-collectible 1959 models is the Eldorado Biarritz. This 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz restoration is stunning and offers its owner much pride and many miles of top-down driving enjoyment.

Cadillac Parts & Restoration (CPR) is located in Poughkeepsie, NY and is an easy trip from NYC and other northeastern U.S. locations.

1959 Cadillac - restored by CPR

CPR's Founder and President - The Cadillac Restoration Queen

Elsa Mauer Nicodemus has been a fixture in the classic Cadillac community since 1984 when she founded FEN Enterprises. In no time, her company earned international recognition as one of the premier restorers of America's premier luxury automobile.

The success of her business generated much media and press attention and it was popular regional lifestyle magazine Hudson Valley that dubbed her "The Cadillac Queen." Read the article and learn much more about her Cadillac restoration history.

Elsa Mauer Nicodemus - The Cadillac Restoration Queen

Hemmings Motor News and Cadillac Parts & Restoration

Hemmings Motor News (HMN) has earned its moniker of "The Bible of the Collector Car Industry"

and, going back to the start of our "FEN" days in 1984, we've been proud to associate and advertise in HMN. Aside from the extensive and wide-ranging classified advertising, Hemmings monthly editions include well-written articles about classic car restoration.

Our team has been featured in HMN numerous times including this article about our Cadillac restoration expertise. After reading the article, you can visit our website at www.cprforyourcar.com to view past and present projects.

1961 Cadillac Restoration - recently completed

Since 1984, the Cadillac restoration experts of Cadillac Parts & Restoration have earned a reputation as the go-to restoration provider for owners of classic Cadillacs. So, it was no surprise than none other than the President of General Motors chose CPR to restore his 1961 Cadillac Series 62 convertible.

Rust, rot and plenty of miles on this classic took their toll and the car was in very rough condition when it arrived at CPR's new restoration facility. However, sentimental value won the day and the decision was made to move forward with a challenging and expensive project.

Over a year later, the results were well worth it as the customer loved the end product and the classic Cadillac won a First Place award in its class at the 2016 Cadillac & LaSalle Club Grand National Meet in Las Vegas.

Learn more about this 1961 Cadillac restoration (pictured below).

Three First-Place Winners at Cadillac LaSalle Club meet

The "Cadillac Specialists" of Cadillac Parts & Restoration had a spectacular showing at the 2014 Cadillac & LaSalle Club (CLC) meet held in Lake George, NY. The Poughkeepsie-based company had three of its restorations win a first-place at the prestigious annual show

The CLC has a long history in support of the preservation of classic Cadillacs and their show is well-known for its exacting judging standards. This isn't the first strong showing for this team of specialist restorers, but it is among their most memorable. Restoring classic Cadillacs is what they are known for and have been doing since 1984 when they began as FEN Enterprises.

Cadillac Parts & Restoration is located in Poughkeepsie, NY and is just one hour north of New York City. They can be reached by calling (845) 462-5959 or you can visit their website at www.cprforyourcar.com.

Meet CPR's owner, the Cadillac Restoration Queen

Elsa Mauer Nicodemus has been leading the Cadillac restoration field going back to 1984 when we started out as FEN Enterprises. As Cadillac Parts & Restoration, she continues the tradition of producing some of the world's finest examples of restored Cadillacs. Dubbed the "Cadillac Queen" by a Hudson Valley magazine article, her Poughkeepsie, NY company can be reached by calling 845-462-5959.

Meet Elsa Mauer Nicodemus, the Cadillac Restoration Queen.

1959 Cadillac Coupe deVille convertible

1959 Cadillac Coupe deVille convertible restored by Cadillac Parts & Restoration

Restored by the Cadillac restoration specialists of CPR

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The Cadillac restoration specialists - CPR in Poughkeepsie, NY

For the past thirty years, Elsa Mauer Nicodemus has been leading a small family-owned company that has become known as the world's leading Cadillac restoration specialist. Restoring the "Standard of the World" is not an easy undertaking and years of experience and Cadillac-specific knowledge keep long-time customers coming back to CPR.

Regional arts & culture magazine Hudson Valley went so far as to proclaim Elsa Mauer as the Cadillac Queen and the name has stuck. Her business is located in the town of Poughkeepsie, NY and they can be reached at 845-462-5959.

Restoring Classic Cadillacs

Low production numbers of vintage Cadillacs of the 1950s and 1960s, particularly the high-end Eldorado models, make for a rare car. Add fifty or sixty years and you not only increase the rarity of these classics but you make for a much more difficult to restore vehicle.

With each passing year, fewer cars of that era exist. Rust and rot make for an ever increasing scarcity of parts and directly create a more extensive restoration effort. In order to attain the maximum return on restoration expense, the work must be done properly. Although there are literally thousands of restoration shops and body shops across the country, very few have the specific product knowledge to perform a correct rebuilding of these highly sought-after classic cars.

In business since 1984, the team from Cadillac Parts & Restoration has specialized in rebuilding the "Standard of the World" luxury automobile brand. Their track record includes the finest award-winning examples of restored Cadillacs along with an extensive list of fine daily and weekend drivers.

They are located in Poughkeepsie, NY and can be reached by calling 845-462-5959. You can also visit their website at www.cprforyourcar.com.

1956 Cadillac Fleetwood in for restoration

The Cadillac restoration specialists of Cadillac Parts & Restoration (CPR) recently received delivery of a classic 1956 Cadillac Fleetwood Sixty Special. Having not been registered siince 1975, the car was flatbedded in with rotted tires and frozen wheel hubs and will undergo an extensive restoration.

The owner of this car chose CPR not due to any advertising but through multiple recommendations from those "in the know" about classic Cadillacs. You can stay up-to-date with this restoration by liking their Cadillac Parts & Restoration Facebook page.