How Well Do You Know The Supernatural 1967 Chevy Impala?

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Few television cars are as iconic as Dean Winchester’s 1967 Chevrolet Impala lovingly known as “Baby.” Along with Sam, the Chevy and Dean are the true main characters of the Supernatural TV series. Passed down by the brother’s father, it creates a bridge to the past and provides one consistency as they drift throughout the country waging a never-ending war on evil.

It’s claimed that only nine cars were used during the filming of Supernatural. We’re skeptical about that considering how long the show ran and the damage Baby took onscreen. But we do believe the claim that at least one was maintained in meticulous condition for closeup shots, since having at least one hero car is an industry standard.

The hero car was given to Jensen Ackles, the actor who portrayed Dean, when the series finally ended in 2020. Jared Padalecki, who portrayed Sam, was given one of the better non-hero cars.

Those different ’67 Impalas featured different GM engines. Some sported small blocks, but at least one is said to have been packing a 502ci big block V8. That’s quite the range in power, but Baby didn’t always need to be shredding tires in every shot.

Originally, the Impala wore Kansas license plates KAZ 2Y5, specifically from Sedgwick County even though the brothers are supposed to be from Douglas County. After the two escape from prison, Dean ditches the original tags in favor of some from Ohio (CNK 80Q3). Just like so many other elements of their life, everything is about deception so they can go about their crusade.