The Hawk is much coser to a 57-58 model definatly not a 52 53 was the first year for the body style they didn't add the fins till late 50's models so sad to see such a classy crusier in such bad shape there is a 53 model in the Smithsonian institute for it's modern design most other makes weren't quite so sleek untill 1955
ooh this car has some history it looks like. look at the rear wheel openings. they appear to have been cut out. I'll bet this was a very mean car in the '60s or early '70s