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.

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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

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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.

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

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