More Award-Winning Restored Cadillacs by CPR

Dating back to the days its team worked under the FEN Enterprises banner, restorations by Cadillac Parts & Restoration have won the highest awards at the most prestigious classic car meets. Their thirty-three year history of service to the classic Cadillac community is unsurpassed and examples of their expertise reside around the world.

This year at the 2017 Cadillac & LaSalle Club Grand National Meet they had a larger presence than usual as their customers transported their cars from across the eastern half of the country to be entered for the notoriously arduous judging. 

The almost week-long celebration of the Cadillac marquis is the gathering of the year for those attached to the Standard of the World as the brand was known throughout most of its history. Tours, dinners, auctions, parties and socializing make up most of the week. However, when Saturday rolls around, the show field is the place to be as car owners from all regions of the United States park and shine their classics and teams of trained and knowledgeable judges roam the venue extensively examining each entered vehicle.

Big tail-fin Cadillacs of the late 1950s and early 1960s are always among the most popular of the

displayed vehicles and the 1960 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz, recently completed by the classic Cadillac restoration experts of CPR, attracted plenty of attention.

However, attention wasn't the only thing this collectible classic received. During the awards banquet following the meet, her proud owner was called out and made the walk up to the podium to be handed the rarely-awarded Senior Wreath trophy. 

While trophies are a tangible measurement of CPR's success, nothing is more important to them than the joy and satisfaction felt by their customers as they enjoy driving their newly restored classics. They not only look as good as the day they rolled out of the showroom but they drive as well, if not better.

If you're looking to restored your vintage Cadillac, or simply desire much needed repairs or maintenance, give CPR a call at (845) 462-5959. They'll be happy to speak with you and discuss your goals and tell you how they can help. The CPR website is a great place to start and can be viewed at www.cprforyourcar.com 

The Cadillacs of 1959 and the Height of the Great American Tail Fin Wars

Nice article on Medium about the iconic 1959 Cadillacs, America's post-war desire for luxury and the apex of the great tail fin wars.

The 1950s were a golden-age for American cars. The build-out of highways and birth of the Interstate network later in the decade opened the nation to automobile travel and an expanding post-World War Two economy spurred a boom in automobile sales.

Greater affluence resulted in a corresponding desire for luxury and, as the nation’s premier luxury automaker, Cadillac and its legendary designer Harley Earl... (read more: https://medium.com/@CadillacRestoration/the-luxurious-1959-cadillac-and-the-height-of-the-tail-fin-era-d2479913e8af)

CPR's Classic Cadillac Restoration Projects

Although they now operate under Cadillac Parts & Restoration, this expert restoration team dates

back to 1984 when FEN Enterprises was created. FEN rapidly became known for its world class work and produced many award-winning restored Cadillacs.

While Cadillac Parts & Restoration (CPR) is a new company and new name, the FEN team and the commitment to turning out the world's finest restored Cadillacs remains. Visit their Cadillac restoration project page to see more.

CPR is located in Poughkeepsie, NY and is just over an hour's drive from NYC. 

Cadillac Parts & Restoration: Big Success at Grand National Meet

For classic Cadillac owners the most prestigious car show of the year is the annual Grand National Meet held by the Cadillac & LaSalle Club. Classic car owners from across North America bring the finest restored Cadillacs to the meet for strict judging.

Every year since 2013, Cadillac Parts & Restoration (CPR) has won multiple First Place/Best of Show awards at these meets. In 2014, CPR restorations took home three First Place awards. The winning cars were: a 1936 Cadillac, a 1958 Cadillac Eldorado Seville and a 1959 Cadillac Coupe deVille.

Since 1984 (as FEN Enterprises), the Cadillac Parts & Restoration team has produced the finest restored Cadillacs in the world and continues the tradition of winning the highest honors for its customers.

Recent Arrival at CPR: 1956 Cadillac Coupe deVille

This 1956 Cadillac Coupe deVille is a recent arrival at CPR. She's a national Senior Award winner at

both the A.A.C.A. and C.L.C. Grand National meets and her owner selected Cadillac Parts & Restoration for her care and maintenance.

In addition to our renowned full restoration work, we have a large group of loyal customers who trust CPR for repair and maintenance. Learn more about our Cadillac restoration services.

The CPR team has served the classic Cadillac community since 1984 when FEN Enterprises was founded. Despite the new name and restoration facility, our commitment to Restoring the Standard of the World remains.

National Media focused on our Cadillac restoration history

Throughout the years, our team has produced some of the world's finest restored Cadillacs. Our Cadillac restoration history and experience.

reputation has earned us some impressive media attention. You can read a nationally-syndicated AP article from our "FEN" days about our

Our new restoration facility is located in Poughkeepsie, NY . Please call us with your restoration inquiries: (845) 462-5959.

Elsa Mauer Nicodemus on Pinterest

When Elsa Mauer Nicodemus formed FEN Enterprises in 1984, she didn't quite expect the business to develop into one of the world's leading classic Cadillac restoration facilities. She now owns Cadillac Parts & Restoration and her tradition of producing the world's finest examples of restored Cadillacs continues. 

Hemmings article about our history and owner, Elsa Mauer Nicodemus

Hemmings Motor News wrote a fantastic article back in our "FEN" days. It detailed our history and our owner, Elsa Mauer Nicodemus. Since 1984, Elsa has been leading one of the world's finest auto restoration teams.

Elsa Mauer Nicodemus

New York Times article about the tragic death of Victoria Nicodemus who was walking on a Brooklyn sidewalk when she was killed by a suspended license driver. Elsa Mauer Nicodemus, Victoria's mother, is quoted in the article. 

More First Place Winning Classic Cadillacs for CPR

First-Place has become commonplace for the classic Cadillacs restored by the experts at Cadillac Parts & Restoration (CPR). This year in Las Vegas at the annual Cadillac & LaSalle Club Grand National Meet, the CPR team continued their tradition of award-winning work with two of the completed projects taking home the top prize in their respective class.

A 1961 Cadillac Series 62 convertible, restored for the President of General Motors, was awarded a First-Place plaque in its debut at the Grand National. CPR's stunning 1958 Cadillac Eldorado Seville earned the most prestigious prize, the Senior Wreath award.

CPR has earned its reputation as the Cadillac restoration expert of choice for aficionados of America's premier luxury automobile. Their popular Instagram feed is a great way to stay up-to-date on their current projects. View their feed: Cadillac Parts & Restoration

1956 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz restored by Cadillac Parts & Restoration back
in their FEN Enterprises days.

Classic Cadillac and Restoration Photo Feed

Classic car fans worldwide turn to the internet to get their fix of classic car photos. While there is a myriad of web and social media sites that caters to such folks, Instagram has become one of the most popular.

The world's leader in classic Cadillac restoration has a strong online presence and maintains an Instagram page with a fantastic feed consisting of their restoration projects, completed cars and other related images. Give them a follow at https://www.instagram.com/cprforyourcar/

1958 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz restoration by CPR.

CPR Restores 1961 Cadillac for General Motors' President

Since 1984, when F.E.N. Enterprises was formed, the talented professionals of Cadillac Parts & Restoration (CPR) have produced some of the world's finest restored classic Cadillacs. Throughout those decades, they've earned their reputation as the go-to restorer of vintage examples of America's

Danial Ammann's 1961 Cadillac convertible.
Restored by Cadillac Parts & Restoration

premier luxury brand.

CPR's clientele runs the gamut from middle-class families restoring their grandfather's old "Caddy" to captains of industry seeking a top-flight show car.. No matter whose vehicle enters their Poughkeepsie, NY restoration facility, CPR's team provides the very best care and work.

A few years ago, Daniel Ammann, the current President of General Motors, brought his beloved 1961 Cadillac Series 62 convertible to Cadillac Parts & Restoration for a full, ground-up, restoration. Purchased in 1999 as a young finance whiz with his first bonus check in hand, the car became his primary 'driver' in the crowded streets of Manhattan and the back roads of the Hamptons.

Due to the vehicle's age and use, it was in very rough shape when CPR received it and became a very challenging restoration. However, CPR's Cadillac restoration experts were again successful in producing a world class restoration.

In fact, just months after the project completion, the convertible was entered for judging at the prestigious Cadillac & LaSalle Club Grand National Meet where it took home a First Place award in its class.

In their April 2016 edition of the Self-Starter magazine the Cadillac & LaSalle Club published an article (written by Hank Miller) that chronicled Amman's ownership, and the restoration of, his Cadillac. Read the story of  Daniel Ammann's 1961 Cadillac restoration.

Preserving Automotive History

Since the advent of the American interstate system, the automobile has become an important part of American history. The highways connected a growing nation like never before and revolutionized travel. Whether exploring new destinations or visiting faraway relatives, Americans were presented with greater control over their travels.

Choice of vehicle became a very personal choice. Balancing practicality and personal desires, station wagons, pickup trucks, sporty coupes and luxury sedans filled the newly constructed lanes and the continental United States changed permanently. America's love affair with the car was born and has not stopped growing.

Sentiment is behind much of the passion for automobiles and drives much of the collector and classic car market. Fond memories weekend drives on the family car or reliving those exciting teen years by obtaining and restoring the first car ever owned, so many people maintain a passion for cars of bygone decades.

Many of those who have the ability and resources perform necessary restoration work themselves. Most, though, contract with a restorer to breathe life back into their classic car. The choices vary, from local body shops to experienced and professional restoration specialists and a car's owner must consider their desired outcome when selecting a provider.

Among the high-end American automobiles, Cadillac cemented its legacy as the nations premier manufacturer of luxury automobiles. The brand became a symbol of success hallmarked by over-the-top styling and trend-setting innovation.

Cadillac's enduring popularity is responsible for today's strong collector car market for the brand. It is not uncommon for rare and well-preserved/correctly-restored classics to sell for over $200,000.

When it comes to proper restoration of Cadillacs there is one restorer that has earned an international reputation as the premier provider in the industry. Cadillac Parts & Restoration (CPR) has served the classic Cadillac restoration community since 1984. First, as F.E.N. Enterprises, and now under the CPR banner, they've produced the world's finest examples of restored Cadillacs and preserves the luxury classic car segment one project at a time.

Cadillac Restoration Specialists

Cadillac Parts & Restoration (CPR) has become known by classic Cadillac owners as the go-to restorer of choice. This reputation has been earned since 1984 (F.E.N. Enterprises) through its dedicated service and award-winning restoration work.

Perhaps the best way to learn about their work is by following their Cadillac Restoration page on Instagram. CPR allows followers to stay current with the latest projects and offers a look back at some of their past restorations.

Their most recently completed project, a 1961 Cadillac deVille convertible can be found on their IG page as well as a stunning 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz that was completed this summer.

1961 Cadillac deVille convertible - a CPR restoration

Cadillac Parts & Restoration's big showing at the 2014 Cadillac Grand Nationals

The Cadillac & LaSalle Club is the world's premier organization dedicated to preserving all things Cadillac. Annually, the CLC holds its Grand National Meet at a location that rotates around the country. In 2014, the Grand National was held in Lake George, NY  which is practically in the backyard of Cadillac restorer Cadillac Parts & Restoration (CPR).

At that prestigious meet, three of CPR's classic Cadillac restoration projects were entered for judging. All three took home a first-place award in their respective category.

CPR has a long history of success at the CLC Grand National meets. In 2015, its 1958 Cadillac Eldorado Seville won Best of Show (post-wat) at the Grand National meet held in Milwaukee, WI.

Cadillac Parts & Restoration is located in Poughkeepsie, NY and is a little more than an hour north of New York City. They are easily accessible via the Taconic State Parkway. Route 9 and the New York State Thruway. They are also just minutes from the Poughkeepsie Metro-North/Amtrak rail station.

The restoration shop of choice for classic Cadillac owners

Classic Cadillac Restoration: Hemmings Motor News Story

Cadillac Parts & Restoration's team, formerly under FEN Enterprises, has developed a reputation as the go-to restorer of classic Cadillacs. But don't arrive at their new facility expecting just a run-of-the-mill restoration. That's not what they do. Their focus is on restoring older examples of America's premier luxury brand to better than new condition. It's exacting work, however, their team accepts nothing less.

Hemmings Motor News, long considered the "bible" of the collector car industry featured the CPR team in an article back in their FEN days. While the company name and location has changed, their commitment to excellence has not. Read the HMN Classic Car magazine article about their outstanding classic Cadillac restoration history.

Elsa Mauer Nicodemus - "The Cadillac Queen"

Walk into any auto repair or restoration shop and ask for the owner. You'll be guaranteed to be introduced to a man. It's just the nature of the industry. The exceptions are few and far between. However, if you travel to Dutchess County, NY, you'll find Elsa Mauer Nicodemus at the helm of the world's more well-respected restorer of old Cadillacs.

Dubbed "The Cadillac Queen" by prominent lifestyle magazine Hudson Valley,  she's been at the top of the auto restoration business for over thirty years. They wrote a wonderful article about her Cadillac restoration business and its long history of success.

Classic Cadillac Photos!

If you're scouring the internet in search of classic Cadillac photos, one stop should be the Instagram feed of Cadillac Parts & Restoration. From pics of their classic Cadillac restoration projects to anything elsa Cadillac-related, their account is frequently updated and will satisfy the fix of any Cadillac fan.

Important Resource for Classic Cadillac Owners

Breathing new life into old Cadillacs is the specialty of CPR, more formally known as Cadillac Parts & Restoration. Their core team has been serving the Cadillac restoration community since 1984, first

Cadillac Parts & Restoration

under FEN Enterprises and now as CPR.

The CPR craftsmen have decades of Cadillac-specific knowledge under their belts as well as the skills and pride in their work to ensure that your classic Cadillac is restored properly and to like-new condition. With over thirty years in the industry, they also have the sources to find the rare parts necessary to correctly restore your classic.

Their expertise and success hasn't gone unnoticed. They have attracted the eye of media outlets including Hemmings Motor News, long considered the "bible" of the collector car industry. You can read about their long history restoring classic Cadillacs.

CPR is located in the historic Hudson Valley region of New York State and serves a national and an international clientele. Just this year they've shipped completed cars back to their customers in Alabama and New Zealand. Give them a call at (845) 462-5959. They've had the same number for almost thirty years and look forward to your restoration inquiry.

1959 Cadillac Eldorado Biarrritz: CPR restoration project

When the conversation turns to classic cars of the 1950s, one automobile sure to earn mention is the 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz. This icon of American transportation is best-known for the towering tail fins that adorn its rear clip. It was the epitome of luxury and, for the owner, it was a symbol that they've "made it."

These were very expensive and very limited production cars and fetch a high price in today's collector car market. Cadillac Parts & Restoration (CPR) has restored many of these desirable classic Cadillacs. This white 1959 Eldorado Biarritz is one example of their meticulous work and shows why CPR is considered the go-to Cadillac restorer in the industry.

1959 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz restoration project by CPR