07/24/2026
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Thanks to the Hagerty Drivers Foundation for sharing our prestigious Hagerty Drivers Foundation & FIVA Preservation Award in honor of Dr. Fred Simeone at the 2026 Greenwich Concours for our 11k miles 1960 Cadillac 62S convertible.
“You can restore just about any car with the money, but you can’t make a car original again. They’re only original once”, says Frank Nicodemus, Jr.
Frank, an expert Cadillac restorer, found this 1960 Cadillac Series 62 in long term storage with less than 11,000 miles under its belt. The original owner, a Navy Aviator had the car shipped overseas when new. In the engine compartment are two peculiar details; a wrench taped to the core support to disconnect the battery during shipping, and the VIN painted in stenciled letters, both original evidence that Frank keeps intact. Frank purchased the car from its second owner who carefully stored it for years, creating a literal time capsule. A careful mechanical recommissioning at Frank’s shop, brought the car back to a safe and reliable condition to be in the spotlight once again.
This Cadillac took home the Hagerty Drivers Foundation & Preservation Award in honor of Dr. Fred Simeone, at this year’s !"