Other: Help to Decode VIN

[CanaStude]

Hello,

Can anyone help decode a VIN for me? I bought a Hawk with no papers. The seller told me it was a 1956 Golden Hawk. The car is apart and looking through the parts, the only badging is "Silver Hawk". It is a hard top and made in Canada. I would appreciate any assistance figuring it out. The VIN is 8965378.

Thanks.

[Dwain G.]

1956 Golden Hawk serial numbers begin with 60 or 68. The serial you show is for a 1958 B model (Commander or Silver Hawk) made in Canada.
Is there a body tag on the firewall?

[studegary]

Welcome to the SDC Forum!
To expand on what Dwain posted -
This 1958 Silver Hawk 259 was the 278th 1958 Commander series (all body styles) car assembled in Hamilton (Canada).
If it is truly a hardtop 1958 Silver Hawk, it is very rare as only 56 were built. There were 4852 1958 Silver Hawk 259 coupes built.

[CanaStude]

Hi Dwain. Thanks for your reply. I couldn't find a body tag on the firewall.

[CanaStude]

Hi Gary, Thank you for your reply. I appreciate the info. It is definitely a hardtop.