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Why the 1959 Chevy Impala Was a One-Year-Only Design

Also, Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker explains how he came to own the vehicle.

Oct 15, 2026

A new episode of Jay Leno's Garage welcomes a 1959 Chevrolet Impala convertible owned by Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker. The episode explores the car's features and explains why the vehicle was a one-year-only design.

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