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.

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.

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.

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

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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.

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

Top-Down Headturner: Restored 1961 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz

1961 saw the continued downsizing from the towering heights of the 1959 Cadillac model year. However, standard-setting luxury and design features were not lacking. The work performed on this 1961 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz restoration is nothing short of superb.

This completed project was only recently shipped halfway around the world and back to its owner who is enjoying the top-down cruising offered by this classic Cadillac.

1961 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz restoration project

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

Another stunning CPR restoration: 1950 Cadillac convertible

Cadillacs of the early-1950's marked the beginning of the tail-fin era and offered a sign of things to come later in that decade. Long, bulbous body panels began to take shape and chrome trim became even more prominent.

This 1950 Cadillac restoration was performed by the professionals of FEN Enterprises, now operating with Cadillac Parts & Restoration (CPR). This gorgeous and elegant classic Cadillac has won major awards at the prestigious Cadillac & LaSalle Club Grand National event and has provided its owner with many miles of top-down enjoyment.

CPR is located just over an hour north of New York City in Poughkeepsie, NY and is easily accessible via major roadways and Amtrak/Metro North. They welcome your restoration inquiries at (845) 462-5959.

Hemmings Article: Restoring the Standard of the World

"Standard of the World" wasn't just a clever marketing slogan. It was a mantra followed very closely by America's premier luxury auto manufacturer, Cadillac. From innovative featured to build quality, this arm of General Motors did indeed set the standard.

When it comes to restoring the classic Cadillacs of bygone decades, a small, family-owned company has become quite well-known in this specialized field. Launched in 1984 in Wappinger Falls, NY, FEN Enterprises grew quickly and developed an international reputation for producing the world's finest examples of restored Cadillacs.

It wasn't long before new outlets began to take notice. From local news media to classic car authorities to international news syndicates, much was written about FEN. One such classic car authority, Hemmings Motor News, wrote a feature article about their Cadillac restoration history. Titled "Restoring the Standard of the World," the story expanded their notoriety from the Cadillac community to the wider world of classic car enthusiasts.

Now known as Cadillac Parts & Restoration, they continue their tradition of excellence in their new Poughkeepsie, NY facility. Interested parties can visit them on the web at www.cprforyourcar.com. CPR can also be reached by calling 845-462-5959. 

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.

Restoration tips for the RARE Cadillac Sabre wheel

Quite possible the most desired accessory item for 1955-1958 Cadillac Eldorados is the "Sabre" wheel. Offered in either silver or gold anodizing, these wheel were constructed with an aluminum center. This new (at the time) and unique construction is also a big reason why the wheels are so sought after because that aluminum center didn't hold up well over the years leading many sets to be sscraapped and replaced with more traditionally-constructed wheels.

However, when classic Cadillacs of this era became more collectible, the desire for a set of Cadillac Sabre wheels increased. Finding and buying a pair of these wheels in rough condition will set you back a pretty penny. The restoration will likely cost more. However, when completed, they will add to the authenticity of your Eldorado as well as the value.

Cadillac Parts & Restoration (CPR) has not only restored many sets of Sabres, but put them on their restored Cadillacs that have won major national awards from the A.A.C.A. and Cadillac & LaSalle Club. Learn more about their Cadillac Sabre wheel restoration services and other offerings.

CPR is located in Poughkeepsie, NY and can be reached by calling (845) 462-5959. Their team has been in the Cadillac restoration business since 1984 and had the same telephone number for almost thirty years. Give them a call.

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.

Cadillacs restored from the frame up

This is a terrific article from the Associated Press about a classic Cadillac restoration company located about an hour north of New York City. FEN Enterprises was a renowned restorer specializing in old Cadillacs. The husband and wife-owned company was founded in 1984 and quickly grew, both in size and reputation.

As the years went by, the marriage faltered and in the aftermath, the business was dissolved. However, FEN co-owner and President, Elsa Mauer Nicodemus, took her professional team and formed Cadillac Parts & Restoration. After the move to their new facility in Poughkeepsie, NY, they continued their legacy of producing the world's finest examples of restored Cadillacs.

Their busy shop always has examples of their work available for inspection and classic car owners interested in their services should call and schedule an appointment for a restoration consulation. They can be reached at (845) 462-5959 and their website is www.cprforyourcar.com. 

Cadillac Restoration in Poughkeepsie, NY

When the Associated Press assigns a journalist to write a nationally-syndicated article about a business, they don't do so lightly. There must be a compelling story involved and as with the case of Elsa Mauer Nicodemus and her classic Cadillac restoration business, there most certainly is.

In 1984, she started her business out of the laundry room of her 1740 farmhouse that was also undergoing restoration at the time. Selling old Cadillac parts quickly branched into the restoration side of the business and, as the saying goes, history, or, her-story, was made.

Thirty years later in her brand-new restoration facility located in Poughkeepsie, NY, she's still going strong and the beautifully-sculptured Cadillacs emerge from the garage of Cadillac Parts & Restoration (CPR) bright, shiny and better than new.

CPR is located in the historic and scenic Hudson Valley region of New York State just one-hour north of New York City. You can learn more by visiting their website at www.cprforyourcar.com or by calling them at (845) 462-5959.

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Recommended social media classic Cadillac feeds

Across the social media spectrum, there is an endless amount of resources where you can learn more about classic Cadillacs and their restoration. I've listed a few of my favorites. They are both informative and full of fantastic photos. Who doesn't enjoy some eye-candy.

Classic Cadillacs on Instagram

Cadillac Restoration on Facebook

Classic Cadillac Restoration Twitter Feed

Classic Cadillac Carburetor Rebuilding

Proper rebuilding of a carburetor is not terribly complicated. However, it is important to select a rebuilder who does the work properly. Cutting corners will lead to major headaches for the car's owner. Remember, you get what you pay for so for classic Cadillac carburetor rebuilding, select the right provider.

Cadillac Parts & Restoration has thirty years in the restoration of classic Cadillacs and will have your carb rebuilt to not only operate like new, but look new as well. Give them a call at 845-462-5959 to learn more.

Classic Cadillac Carburetor Rebuilding by CPR

Cadillac Restoration Services

When done correctly, auto restoration is a meticulous process involving detailed attention down to each nut and bolt. It pays to choose a restoration shop that specializes in the particular manufacturer that you wish to restore. When it comes to America's premier classic luxury car, Cadillac, the company to turn to is Cadillac Parts & Restoration.

With thirty years of specialized experience, they have the knowledge and skilled technicians to get the job done right. CPR is located in Poughkeepsie, NY and can be reached by calling 845-462-5959.

Restoring the Standard of the World

Classic Cadillac Restoration done right

For thirty years, the CPR team has specialized in the restoration of classic Cadillacs and has earned a worldwide reputation as the "Cadillac Specialists."

Specific knowledge and extensive experience with America's premier luxury brand is invaluable and their passion and attention to detail is unrivaled. 

You can visit their website at www.cprforyourcar.com or call them at 845-462-5959 for more information.

1959 Cadillac Series 62 coupe wins prestigious national award

Another award-winning restored Cadillac by the expert team at Cadillac Parts & Restoration. This restored 1959 Cadillac Series 62 coupe has a moving story behind it. Read the Poughkeepsie Journal article.

1959 Cadillac restored by Cadillac Parts & Restoration