Hidden Legends of the ’67 Impala! 🚗🔥

 

The 1967 Chevrolet Impala is a legendary full-size car, especially famous due to its role in Supernatural. Here are some rare and interesting facts about this classic:

1. It Was a One-Year-Only Design

The 1967 Impala had a unique body design, featuring "Coke bottle" styling with curvier sides, a sloped roofline, and a more aggressive stance. This look was exclusive to 1967 before Chevy redesigned the model again in 1968.

2. The “Caprice” Roofline Option

Chevrolet offered a formal roofline option, borrowed from the Caprice model, which made the Impala look more luxurious. This was available on the Impala Sport Sedan (4-door hardtop) and is rarer than the standard fastback version.

3. It Had Hidden Factory Performance Models

Most people know the SS trim, but Chevy also produced high-performance, non-SS Impalas. You could order an Impala with the L36 427 V8 (385 hp) or the L72 427 V8 (425 hp), making it a true sleeper muscle car.

4. The Rarest 1967 Impala Variant

The rarest factory-produced 1967 Impala was the Z24 "SS 427" package, which included a unique hood with simulated air intakes, special badging, and a 427-cubic-inch V8 engine. Only about 2,124 units were ever built.

5. It Came With a Factory Tachometer

For performance enthusiasts, Chevy offered a built-in tachometer on the dashboard—something uncommon for full-size cars at the time.

6. It Was the Last Year for the “Six-Window” Sedan

The Impala 4-door hardtop (Sport Sedan) had six side windows, a design that disappeared in 1968 when Chevrolet moved to a more squared-off roofline.

7. Supernatural's Impala Made It Even More Famous

The black 1967 Chevy Impala used in Supernatural was originally chosen because of its intimidating presence. Eric Kripke, the show's creator, initially considered a Mustang but chose the Impala because it was larger, meaner, and had a "trunk big enough to fit a body."