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|plates= C-45P4 (1973), BQN 9R3 (1997), KAZ 2Y5 (2005-07), RMD 5H2 (wish-verse 2006), CNK 80Q3 (2007-Present)
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|owners= [[John Winchester]] (1973 - 2005)<br>[[Dean Winchester]] (2005 - present)<br>[[Sam Winchester]] (2020-Unknown)|appearances= [[:Category:Season 1|Season 1]]<br>[[:Category:Season 2|Season 2]] (except [[2.07 The Usual Suspects|2.07]] & [[2.18 Hollywood Babylon|2.18]])<br>[[:Category:Season 3|Season 3]]<br>[[:Category:Season 4|Season 4]] (except [[4.12 Criss Angel Is a Douchebag|4.12]], [[4.17 It's a Terrible Life|4.17]] & [[4.22 Lucifer Rising|4.22]])<br>[[:Category:Season 5|Season 5]] (except [[5.18 Point of No Return|5.18]])<br>[[:Category:Season 6|Season 6]] (except [[6.18 Frontierland|6.18]])<br>[[:Category:Season 7|Season 7]] (except [[7.07]], [[7.08]], [[7.09]], [[7.10]], [[7.11]], [[7.12]], [[7.13]], [[7.14]], [[7.16]], [[7.17]] & [[7.18]])<br>[[:Category:Season 8|Season 8]]<br>[[:Category:Season 9|Season 9]]<br>[[:Category:Season 10|Season 10]]<br>[[:Category:Season 11|Season 11]] (except [[11.09 O Brother Where Art Thou?|11.09]] & [[11.14 The Vessel|11.14]])<br>[[:Category:Season 12|Season 12]] (except [[12.09 First Blood|12.09]])<br>[[:Category:Season 13|Season 13]]<br>[[:Category:Season 14|Season 14]] (except [[14.10 Nihilism]])<br>[[:Category:Season 15|Season 15]]
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** In the timeline where the Titanic doesn't sink, Dean drives a [[Dean's Mustang|Mustang]] with the Chevy Impala's original KAZ 2Y5 Kansas plates.<ref>[[6.17 My Heart Will Go On]]</ref>
** In [[14.13 Lebanon]], the Impala is seen with the original KAZ 2Y5 license plates and the side spotlights restored after [[John Winchester]] awakens in the driver's seat when he is returned to 2003.
** The CNK 80Q3 plate is an Ohio one : Eric Kripke is from Ohio.
* Contrary to the design on [http://supernatural.warnerbros.com/ the official ''Supernatural'' website], the Impala has a bench front seat and its gearshift is located on the steering column.
* It does not have a "pillar" aka "post" between the front and rear door, only a chrome seal which is attached to the rear window.
* [[Sam and Dean's Initials]] were carved into the car when they were kids. They are seen in flashback in [[5.22 Swan Song]] and [[11.04 Baby]].
* The Impala has been seen towing a trailer once when they use it in [[14.12 Prophet and Loss]] to tow the [[Ma'lak Box]]. Jensen mentioned at [[Jus In Bello Italy 2019]] that the trailer hitch was custom-made and added to the Impala solely for this episode.
* [https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/general-motors/2020/02/27/chevrolet-impalas-last-run-production-cease-thursday/4830935002/ After 60 years], Chevrolet has ceased production of the Impala.
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* [[15.10 The Heroes' Journey]]: After [[God]] downgrades the Winchesters to normal people, the Impala begins having trouble. First, as a result of Dean always parking in front of a fire hydrant, the car receives a ticket. The car later breaks down completely on the way to [[Garth]]'s house, forcing them to walk the last ten miles of the trip. Garth provides Sam and Dean with new spark plugs to get the car going. However, the Impala breaks down yet again as Sam and Dean leave Garth's house after the case, much to Dean's anger and frustration.
* [[15.11 The Gamblers]]: While seeking out the place Garth suggested, Dean complains about the constant problems with the Impala now that they have lost their luck. The Impala later develops a flat tire, interrupting Dean's chance to get [[pie]] once again. After taking [[Joey Six]]'s luck, Dean tests it by driving the Impala but the car doesn't even make it out of the parking lot before dying again. After [[Fortuna]] restores their luck, the Impala is returned to normal working order once again.
* [[15.13 Destiny's Child]]: The alternate Sam and Dean are shown driving a more modern car than the Impala which appears briefly in the bunker's armory. Before leaving, the alternate Winchesters reveal that they found the Impala and took it for a drive much to Dean's anger and frustration. In addition, while in the [[Garden of Eden]], one of the memories Jack experiences as his [[soul]] is restored is driving the Impala with Dean.
* [[15.20 Carry On]]: After dying and going to [[Heaven]], Dean spots the Impala parked nearby with the original KAZ 2Y5 license plates and decides to go for a drive. With "[[Carry On Wayward Son]]" playing on the radio, Dean drives the Impala through Heaven. On Earth, Sam keeps the car, eventually putting it under a tarp. At one point in his older years, Sam uncovers the Impala and sits in the driver's seat to reminisce. After Sam dies of old age, Dean parks the Impala on a bridge in Heaven where he and Sam are reunited. Upon Sam's death, the Impala was most likely left to Sam's son [[Dean Winchester II]].
==Who drives the Impala?==
[[14.13 Lebanon]] The Impala is stolen by [[Max (Lebanon)|Max]], but is later recovered by Sam and Dean. In 2003, [[John Winchester]] awakens in the driver's seat after being returned to his own time and after taking a call from Dean, he leans forward to start the car as the screen goes black.
'''SEASON 15'''
[[15.13 Destiny's Child]] Jack experiences a flashback to driving the Impala with Dean. Later, the alternate Sam and Dean reveal that they drove the car.
==Imposter!Impalas==
|[[File:Impala key chain.jpg|300px|thumb|Impala keychain available with season five DVDs.]]
|[[Image:Plushie Impala.jpg|200px|thumb|Impala plushie by ldhenson.]]
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==Legends of Tomorrow appearance==
A familiar car was spotted in photos for "Zari, Not Zari," the March 24th, 2020 episode of ''Legends of Tomorrow'', and Sarah Lance is seen holding a notice about the filming of Supernatural. The [https://ew.com/tv/legends-of-tomorrow-supernatural-car-photos-explained-phil-klemmer/ episode's plot] has Constantine, Charlie, and Sara traveling to British Columbia and running into the Supernatural crew filming an episode with the [[Impala]]. The car was a fan car, not one from the show. Showrunner Phil Klemmer said:
: "From the beginning, we knew that we wanted to set an episode in modern-day Vancouver, because directly following the crossover that was all we could afford... I'm kidding, sorta, not really. Anyway, we wanted to do a spooky, Predator-style skulk-around-the-woods episode and at the 11th hour decided to have the Legends intersect with the crew of Supernatural. This was the inspired choice of our producing director Kevin Mock, I believe. In our world Supernatural is a TV show, not a real thing. Sorry, Supernatural fans."
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: The [Supernatural] producers were incredibly gracious and enthusiastic about this tip of the hat, however. They even let us borrow some of their musical score — listen closely! Sam and Dean did not make the final cut, unfortunately. Or rather they were busy working on their own show."
{|
|[[File:Legends-of-tomorrow-supernatural-baby-car.jpg|350px|thumb|left|A fan Impala on the set of ''Legends of Tomorrow'']]
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==External links==
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20170318074942/http://www.appeal-democrat.com/supernatural-impala/article_052d3db8-efcf-543e-9415-ac878d13a4d0.html Kripke talks about the origins of the Impala]
* [https://www.hotcars.com/18-things-supernatural-fans-dont-know-about-the-winchesters-impala/ 18 things Supernatural fans didnt know about the Impala] by Hotcars
* [http://driving.ca/chevrolet/impala/auto-news/news/supernatural-impala-is-a-big-block-powered-demon-hunter Interview with Show Car Coordinator] [[Jeff Budnick]] by Driving
* [http://www.55-57chevys.com/coccc/articles/679/67asty1.html Article on 1967 Chevrolet Impala].
* [http://journal.transformativeworks.org/index.php/twc/article/view/154/157 "The Impala as negotiator of melodrama and masculinity in Supernatural"] by Melissa N. Bruce
* [[Jeff Budnick|Transcript of Interview with Jeff Budnick in LootCrate Magazine 2015]]
* [https://www.thewinchesterfamilybusiness.com/articles/article-archives/top-ten-articles/22240-top-ten-supernatural-baby-impala-moments Top Ten Supernatural "Baby" (Impala) Moments] - by Karen for The Winchester Family Business, Feb 3, 2021* [https://www.thewinchesterfamilybusiness.com/articles/article-archives/the-impala/22374-ode-to-supernatural-s-baby Ode to Supernatural's Baby] - A Photo Poem by CatDean for The Winchester Family Business April 24, 2021.* [https://thewinchesterfamilybusiness.com/articles/article-archives/the-impala/21597-a-haunting-of-impalas-2019-a-memorable-gathering-in-austin-texas A Haunting of Impalas 2019: A Memorable Gathering in Austin, Texas] - Report on Fans' Authentic Replica Impala Gathering by Alice Jester for The Winchester Family Business May 3, 2019.* [https://thewinchesterfamilybusiness.com/articles/article-archives/the-impala/18716-rebuilding-a-classic-impala-from-scratch-one-supernatural-fan-s-story Rebuilding a Classic Impala from Scratch: 1 Supernatural Fan's Story, Part 1] - Chronicle (with pictures) of Fan Replicating Baby by Alice Jester for The Winchester Family Business, Sept. 9, 2014.* [https://thewinchesterfamilybusiness.com/articles/article-archives/the-impala/18717-rebuilding-a-classic-impala-from-scratch-one-supernatural-fan-s-story-part-two Rebuilding a Classic Impala from Scratch: 1 Supernatural Fan's Story, Part 2] - Chronicle (with pictures) of Fan Replicating Baby by Alice Jester for The Winchester Family Business, Sept. 14, 2014.* [https://thewinchesterfamilybusiness.com/articles/article-archives/the-impala/15270-oh-lady-love-for-the-impala Oh Lady: Love for the Impala] - Photo Poem by Yvonne for The Winchester Family Business, Jan. 13, 2011.* [https://thewinchesterfamilybusiness.com/articles/article-archives/the-impala/3365-ode-to-the-metallicar Ode to the Metallicar] - Tribute Poem by Karen for The Winchester Family Business, Nov. 2, 2009.* [https://thewinchesterfamilybusiness.com/articles/article-archives/the-impala/599-its-not-easy-being-a-winchester-classic-chevy It's Not Easy Being A Winchester Classic Chevy] - Top 10 Insults to Baby Seasons 1-4 by Elle2 for The Winchester Family Business, April 14, 2009. * [http://www.thewinchesterfamilybusiness.com/top-ten-articles/5717-top-ten-crimes-against-the-impala The Top Ten Crimes Against The Impala]- by Ardeospina's article on the for The WFB site.* [http://www.thewinchesterfamilybusiness.com/articles/articles-40/5-episode-related/19665-memorable-moments-the-impala-aka-metallicar-aka-baby Memorable Moments The Impala a.k.a. Baby]-A Photo Tribute to Baby by Karen's for The WFB.* [https://thewinchesterfamilybusiness.com/articles/article-archives/the-impala/2044-got-impala Got Impala?] - Photos of Classic Impalas at Car Shows by Dawn & Alice Jester for The Winchester Family Business, August 25, 2009. * [https://thewinchesterfamilybusiness.com/articles/article-archives/the-impala/1662-impala-moments Impala Moments] - Top Impala Shot in Seasons 1-4 by Elle2 for The Winchester Family Business, July 16, 2009. * [https://thewinchesterfamilybusiness.com/articles/article on -archives/the-impala/83-a-salute-to-the-impala A Salute to the Impala] - Description of Baby and her uses in Supernatural by Alice Jester for The WFB siteWinchester Family Business, Sept 4. 2008.
* [https://driving.ca/chevrolet/impala/auto-news/news/supernatural-impala-is-a-big-block-powered-demon-hunter ‘Supernatural’ Impala is a big-block powered demon hunter] by driving.ca
* [http://www.thewinchesterfamilybusiness.com/articles/article-archives/the-family/20530-happy-50th-birthday-supernatural-s-baby HAPPY 50TH BIRTHDAY SUPERNATURAL'S BABY! by Wednesdayfor The WFB.]
* [https://ew.com/article/2015/08/15/jensen-ackles-supernatural-impala/ Jensen Ackles' Supernatural Impala discovered on the set] by EW
* [https://www.hotcars.com/cool-facts-about-supernaturals-impala/ 10 cool facts about the Impala] by Hot Cars
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