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.

Restored 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz by the CPR Team

1959 Cadillacs are a favorite of the Cadillac Parts & Restoration (CPR) team and when a rare and highly-collectible Eldorado Biarritz rolls through the doors the excitement level rises. Only 1,320 of these prized models were made and far fewer exist today so their restoration presents challenges beyond those of a typical project.

Since the team's beginning in 1984 (FEN Enterprises) they've restored many 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz's and it's become a specialty of theirs. They have the craftmanship and model-specific knowledge required to correctly restore these cars so their owners can not only show the vehicle with pride but enjoy many miles of top-down cruising.

Considering a 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz restoration, give CPR a call at (845) 462-5959. They've had the same telephone number for over thirty years and will gladly speak to you about your project.

1936 Cadillac V8 - restoration by CPR

This stunning 1936 Cadillac V8 restoration was performed by the classic Cadillac professionals at Cadillac Parts & Restoration (CPR). The owner is a keen Cadillac aficionado and trusts CPR to store, maintain and transport this multiple award-winning classic.

This is not the only Cadillac the car's proud owner had the team restore as they also brought back to life his 1940 Cadillac back in their FEN Enterprises days.

Elsa Mauer Nicodemus formed FEN Enterprises back in 1984 and the company quickly earned a reputation for its professionally and correctly restored classics. Operating under a new name, Cadillac Parts & Restoration, the team remains and continues its renowned work at its new restoration facility in Poughkeepsie, NY.

1959 Cadillac Restoration Projects by CPR

Dating back to CPR's days as FEN Enterprises, their talented team of professional restorers have produced many stunning examples of completed 1959 Cadillac projects. With their iconic tail fins, the 1959 model year is among the most collectible classics produced by Cadillac.

Below are a few examples completed by Cadillac Parts & Restoration.

1959 Cadillac Coupe deVille - multiple award-winning classic that turns heads wherever it travels.





1959 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz - classic color combo of white exterior and red interior. Its owner has

enjoyed many miles of top-down driving behind the wheel of this beauty.







1959 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Restoration - the stunning Argyle Blue metallic paint just explodes in

the sunlight. There weren't many produced in this color and this car draws crowds and wins trophies wherever it is displayed.







Visit Cadillac Parts & Restoration to learn more.

1941 Cadillac Series 62 convertible coupe - partial restoration

Pictured below is a 1941 Cadillac Series 62 convertible coupe that recently left our shop after some partial restoration work, A new interior and convertible top was installed, body panels were properly aligned and some mechanical repairs were performed. Learn more about CPR's classic Cadillac restoration projects.

Elsa Mauer Nicodemus - leading the Cadillac restoration field since 1984

Since founding FEN Enterprises in 1984, Elsa Mauer Nicodemus has become known for leading a renowned team of Cadillac restoration experts. Now leading Cadillac Parts & Restoration (CPR), she continues the tradition of producing the world's finest restored Cadillacs.

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).

Cadillac Sabre Wheel Restoration

Among the more difficult parts to find for classic Cadillac owners is a solid set of Sabre wheels. One "show-quality" restored wheel will cost over $2,000 and even a rough but restorable set will cost a pretty penny.

Hemmings Motor News is known as the most reliable resource for classic car owners and a while back they published an article about the rare wheels and advice for their restoration. The course they turned to was the Cadillac restoration specialists of F.E.N. Enterprises, now operating under the Cadillac Parts & Restoration (CPR) banner.

CPR has been restoring classic Cadillacs since 1984 and has earned an international reputation as the best in the business. So, it was no surprise that Hemmings turned to them for expert knowledge.

If you're looking for a set of "Sabres" or just need them restored, Cadillac Parts & Restoration is the team to call. They've has the same telephone number for almost thirty years and can be reached at (845) 462-5959. They can also be found on the internet at www.cprforyourcar.com.

Completed 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Restoration Project

We've done many restorations of the iconic 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz and that particular car has become a specialty of ours. Our latest is a stunning Argyle Blue Metallic example and the color just explodes in the bright sunlight.

This 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz restoration project is the second time the car has been in our shop. We performed a full restoration of this car about twenty years ago. However, storm damage caused her return a couple of years ago and we're proud that the owner chose to bring her back to us.