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.

CPR restorations take home awards at 2017 Grand National Meet

Not a year passes that classic Cadillacs restored by CPR don't have a big presence at the prestigious Cadillac & LaSalle Club's (CLC) Grand National Meet. This year in McLean, VA was no different and, as usual, projects by Cadillac Parts & Restoration (CPR) took home top awards.

The CLC is the world's largest and most authoritative member-based organization for all things Cadillac and their annual meet attracts Cadillac owners (and fans) from around the world. While it serves as a fantastic showcase for our completed projects, it's also a wonderful opportunity to reunite with longtime friends and meet new people.

Judging at the CLC Grand National Meet is notoriously difficult and is performed mostly by classic Cadillac owners who know their stuff and examine not only the entire car for correctness and quality but also check the operation of all functions (air conditioning, wipers, lights, etc.. Judging at very few classic car shows is this involved.

This year's meet saw our 1960 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz restoration project take home the Senior

Wreath award in its class. This beauty is owned by a gentleman who is a repeat and long-time customer of ours and this is the third car we've restored for him.

We're also glad he's getting this car back home so he can enjoy some top-down cruising in this collectible classic. Nothing makes our team of Cadillac restoration experts happier than knowing that a car they labored on intensely will be enjoyed on the road and not spend its life parked in a garage awaiting the next concours event.

Also at the meet was a white 1959 Cadillac Coupe deVille that is a perfect example of just how

strong sentimental value is and why it plays an important role in our industry.

This vehicle, with its iconic tail fins was passed on from father to son and was meticulously cared for throughout its life. When the son assumed ownership of the coupe he carried on that tradition and, when it arrived at CPR's facility, it needed only a partial restoration to get it to "Senior" award winning condition.

These two icons of American automotive history were just two of our restorations to be recognized with awards at the 2017 Grand National. Stay tuned for another dispatch about the big meet.

1956 Buick Roadmaster: CPR-completed restoration

1956 Buick Roadmaster Restoration Project

Known for specializing in restoring classic Cadillacs, the CPR team also opens their doors to other

1956 Buick Roadmaster restoration project

makes and models. This 1956 Buick Roadmaster restoration project was sent up from Alabama by a loyal customer for whom they've previously restored two award-winning classic cars. 

Like most low-production cars they've restored, this top of the line model presented more than a few challenges. Finding a pair of exhaust deflectors particular to that model and model year only took many hours of searching and, being the "holy grail" of 1956 Roadmaster parts and quite possibly the last available NOS set out there, they came at a steep price.

But those are the lesser-known expenses involved with classic car restoration. Most think about the hundreds of hours of fabrication, body work and prep but searching for rare parts for a low-production sixty year-old car consumes dozens of hours along. However, that's what is necessary when the goal is a complete and proper restoration that will not only impress the masses but, more importantly, experts who know their classic cars. 

About Cadillac Parts & Restoration

Although Cadillac Parts & Restoration (CPR) has only been in their new Poughkeepsie facility for about five years, their history dates back to 1984 when Elsa Mauer Nicodemus formed FEN Enterprises. A business that began as a small mail-order restoration parts and supply company quickly expanded into the actual restoration work. 

As the business grew, so did their reputation and an international clientele blossomed and made FEN known around the world as the go-to Cadillac restoration specialists. In fact, some of the finest examples of restored Cadillacs have rolled out of their doors.

CPR is located in the historic Hudson Valley region of New York State and is conveniently located to those traaveling from the New York City area of from New England. Many customers have their projects transported from across the country and not too long ago they sent a 1961 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz back to its owner in New Zealand.

They can be reached at (845) 462-5959 and will be happy to discuss your restoration project. For more information visit their website.

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

Press Coverage: Cadillac Parts & Restoration

The Cadillac Parts & Restoration team has been restoring cars for over thirty years and have earned

quite a reputation for professional and correct completed projects. While CPR is quite well-known in classic Cadillac circles, new aficionados enter the community every day. For those not very familiar with our history, this nationally-syndicated article about our Cadillac restoration tradition is a good start.

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

1956 Buick Roadmaster restoration

As the name implies, Cadillac Parts & Restoration specializes in Cadillacs. However, we've produced award-winning restorations of many makes and models. Pictured below is a 1956 Buick Roadmaster convertible restored for a loyal and longtime customer. 

1956 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz restoration project

Cadillacs of the 1950s remain very popular and make up over half of the projects that enter the restoration facility of Cadillac Parts & Restoration (CPR). Within the classic Cadillac community many owners are particular to a certain year. One of our customers was a 1956 guy and below is the 1956 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz restoration we performed for him.

Each Cadillac model year has its peculiarities and challenges, in particular, the rare and low-production Eldorado examples. So when it comes to restoring your classic Cadillac it makes sense to select a provider whose team has specialized in Cadillacs since 1984 and have produced many award-winning vehicles.

If you own a classic car, give CPR a call at (845) 462-5959. They've had the same telephone number for over thirty years and will be happy to discuss your restoration project.

Cadillac Parts & Restoration on FB

Classic cars fans around the world use Facebook to satisfy their hunger about everything related to the hobby and, when it comes to classic Cadillacs and Cadillac restoration, CPR's page is one to follow.

If you're considering restoring your classic Cadillac, visit our website at www.cprforyourcar.com or give us a call at (845) 462-5959. We've had that phone number for over 30 years and would enjoy discussing your project.

1950 Cadillac restoration project currently underway at CPR

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.