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WANT TO BUY 1959 Cadillac El Dorado Biarritz With Bucket Seats in restorable condition. The car must be complete with tri-carbs, air cleaner assembly, fiber glass boot, original Eldo wheel covers. Any color combination is acceptable. TOP DOLLAR PAID. All inquiries please contact me via Facebook or email me info@frank-nicodemus.com Thank you!

I would like to share the February 17, 2013, published article written by Mr. Jim Motavalli, a reporter for The New York Times Automobile section.  Mr. Motavalli thoroughly researched my career, restorations, and customer statements. 

The link is below - I hope that everyone enjoys it as much as all of us did!

Best regards,

Frank Nicodemus

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Mr. Sergio Pininfarina was the best automobile custom body builder and designer of his time.  His work was always outstanding and he was a true craftsman and leader in his field.  

Some of the many fine examples of his masterpieces were his designs of the Cadillac El dorado Brougham and the Chrysler dual gear.

He will be truly missed.

Mr. Lambert's 1960 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible has been invited to attend the 2012 Concours d'Elegance of Greenwich, Connecticut.  This 22-year old restoration is one of the many fine examples of the representation of my 40 year career and restoration work.

UPDATE:  June 2, 2012 - Mr. Lambert won the "Award of…

Frank Nicodemus, Sr World Renowed Superior Classic Cadillac Restorer

I have been a customer of Frank Nicodemus, Sr. for over 10 years. I worked with Frank on several projects. One project was the restoration of my 1960 Cadillac.  We communicated frequently and worked together on the restoration of my 1960 Cadillac.  I watched in amazement through the…

Passion For Classic Cadillac'sMy passion for Cadillac’s began in 1960 and I can remember the 1957 Cadillac on display at a local Cadillac dealer in the Bronx, New York, where I grew up.  My next door neighbor owned a Shell gas station.  He purchased a brand new 1960 Eldorado Biarritz Convertible.  It was a plum color exterior and a white leather interior with a white top.

It was at that time my interest grew…

A picture always makes a subject look better.  To my trained eye, I can pull details out of a photograph such as defects as the misalignment of a bumper, grilles or doors, showing gaps, giving me a general idea how the sheet metal is fitting on the car.  I have looked at a photo front shot and I will notice that one side is leaning down, the obvious result of a small fender bender that was not put back to its proper height and spacing.  In many my many years as a classic car and…

Classic Cadillac Grilles Bullet and Blades

1959 and 1960 Cadillac Eldorado Grilles Bullets and Blades.

How Do I Clean My Front Grille On My Car And Make The Shine Last?

This is one of the most frequent questions that I am asked by classic Cadillac owners. The front grille and bullets are…

I first saw this beautiful car at the 2011 Concours d’Elegance Show in Greenwich, Connecticut. It is jaw dropping gorgeous! It has a 6.2-liter supercharged and intercool V8, which pumps 556 hp and 551 lb of torque.

I have restored many award winning Cadillac’s from the 1950's and 1960's and it is my passion, but…