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)

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.

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.

Learn all about Cadillac Parts & Restoration and its success story

When it comes to classic Cadillac restoration, there is no more well-known specialist restorer than the skilled folks at Cadillac Parts & Restoration. Since the formation of FEN Enterprises in 1984, the core of the CPR team has been "Restoring the Standard of the World to better than new condition.

There's been plenty of media attention focused on these classic car craftsmen. Some years ago, Hemmings Motor News published a feature article on their history and work. It's well-written and offers an excellent perspective on their expertise.

1955 Cadillac Eldorado restored by FEN/CPR

Restoration Project: 1959 Cadillac Coupe deVille

This gorgeous white 1959 Cadillac is a family treasure passed down from father to son. This 1959 Cadillac restoration took on added meaning to the CPR team who wanted to honor the memory of the original owner by performing meticulous work on this classic.

The results are stunning and have resulted in numerous national first-place awards. Most importantly however, is the pride enjoyed by the children of the original owner.

1959 Cadillac. Restoration by CPR

Homepage of the Cadillac Restoration Specialists

Restoring your classic Cadillac will be both complicated and expensive. Those who don't want to perform the years-long project themselves should carefully select the right restorer to complete the job.

Specializing in classic Cadillac restoration since 1984, first as FEN Enterprises, the Cadillac Parts & Restoration (CPR) team has produced many of the world's finest restored Cadillacs and is dedicated to preserving the "Standard of the World."

Perform your due diligence, but if you want to ensure the work is performed correctly, make sure to choose CPR.

The best classic Cadillac photo feed on IG

The internet is awash with fantastic new websites that offer an infinite supply of information on just about any subject. News, information, statistics, video and photos are all at our fingertips and classic car fans can easily quench their never ending thirst for more, more, more photos of classic and custom cars.

In its 31 years, the Cadillac Parts & Restoration team has restored some of the world's finest examples of restored Cadillacs. In doing so, they've made quite a name for themselves.

However, stiff competition dictates that they cannot stand pat on reputation alone and strive to market and publicize their business. Alongside traditional advertising and marketing methods, social media plays an important role in support of their business. One outlet in particular offers robust traffic and feedback, Instagram. Their classic Cadillac restoration feed is popular and growing with followers from across the globe.

To learn more about the CPR team (formerly with FEN Enterprises), visit their website at www.cprforyourcar.com or call them at (845) 462-5959 for a restoration consultation.

1959 Cadillac: restored by Cadillac Parts & Restoration

This national award-winning 1959 Cadillac was restored and lovingly cared for by the Cadillac Parts & Restoration team.

Meet the "Cadillac Queen."

Running the leading Cadillac restoration shop for the past thirty years, Elsa Mauer Nicodemus has received quite of bit of publicity. In a feature article by Hudson Valley magazine, the author dubbed her the "Cadillac Queen." Since publication of that article, the title has stuck.

At car shows and other related events, she is often reminded of that piece. While the publicity is nice, Elsa takes a lot of pride in the respect that she's earned from building FEN Enterprises and now Cadillac Parts & Restoration (CPR). The international reputation of quality and integrity means much more than the title conferred to her.

The Cadillac Restoration Queen - Elsa Mauer Nicodemus

CPR. Since 1984, the Cadillac Specialists.

There's a reason why auto restoration shops across the nation call the Cadillac restoration specialists of Cadillac Parts & Restoration. Due to low production numbers, restoring classic Cadillacs requires very specialized knowledge and experience. As the leading restorer of Cadillacs since 1984, the CPR team has made a name for itself as the "go-to" source for information and hard to find parts.

Located in Poughkeepsie, NY, Cadillac Parts & Restoration can be reached by calling 845-462-5959.

1964 Cadillac convertible under restoration at the CPR facility.

Cadillac Restoration Specialists

Across the nation, there are thousands of classic car "restorers". Most happen to be auto body repair shops who dabble in true restoration work. Hundreds, perhaps, are truly dedicated to the art of restoration. Fewer still actually specialize in particular manufacturers and models. In the world of Cadillac, America's premier luxury automaker, one stands out as true Cadillac restoration specialists - Cadillac Parts & Restoration, more commonly known as CPR.

In business since 1984, Elsa Mauer Nicodemus built the renowned FEN Enterprises. After decades of producing award-winning restorations, as well as hundreds of outstanding weekend drivers, her team now operates as CPR. Their new restoration facility is located in the scenic Lower Hudson Valley Region of New York State and is easily accessible from local and state highways.

Give them a call at (845) 462-5959 or visit their website at www.cprforyourcar.com