Former CPR Classic owner Andrea Nicole Doherty, 38, has admitted in federal court that she ran a years-long fraud scheme through her Fallbrook Porsche resale and restoration shop, pleading guilty this week to three counts of wire fraud. Prosecutors say she pocketed more than $827,000 and has agreed to pay over $8 million in restitution to 57 people who lost money consigning or buying cars through the business. She remains free on bail and is scheduled to be sentenced in February.
How Prosecutors Say the Scheme Worked
According to federal prosecutors, the fraud revolved around consignment sales of classic Porsches, with three specific transactions forming the backbone of the criminal case. In one instance, a 1973 Porsche 911E Targa was allegedly sold to two different buyers. Another deal involved a 1972 Porsche 911S, which was sold in February 2023 for $280,000 and then sold again in October 2023 for $275,000. A third transaction centered on a 1983 Porsche 930T Slantnose that sold for $130,000, and prosecutors allege the owner's signature was forged on the title transfer.
Doherty told investigators she took over CPR Classic after her father's death in 2021 and that the business was never registered as a corporation or an LLC, according to a press release from the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Trouble at the Shop Before the Plea
Long before the guilty plea, customers had been sounding alarms about unpaid consignments and unfinished restorations tied to the Fallbrook shop. CPR Classic became the target of multiple civil lawsuits alleging millions of dollars in unpaid claims, as frustrated buyers and sellers went to court to try to get their money back.
Specialty auto media had been tracking the escalating litigation and complaints as far back as 2024, coverage that helped draw more scrutiny from regulators and investigators, according to reporting in Hemmings.
Where Victims Can Turn
In the wake of the plea, federal prosecutors and local outlets have been flagging options for people who think they might have been caught up in the scheme. Potential victims are being urged to file complaints with the Internet Crime Complaint Center and the California Department of Motor Vehicles, and to consider submitting a claim through the Consumer Motor Vehicle Recovery Corporation, according to Times of San Diego.
Court Timeline and Possible Penalties
Doherty pleaded guilty to three counts of wire fraud, charges that each carry a statutory maximum of up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. Her ultimate sentence will be decided by a judge after reviewing the federal sentencing guidelines and other factors in the case.
She is set to be sentenced on Feb. 23, 2026, at 10 a.m. before U.S. District Judge Andrew G. Schopler, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
