Sport Special Options

[tparker]

I have a western sport special and am familiar with the options. I'm not exactly sure I understand what a "western sport special" actually is, meaning was it only an option available in the western us? Or is it just a play on the western theme dodge had? I thought for a while that it could be some special dealer specific options but I'm thinking it's not that.

I was watching Dead Dodge Garage on you tube and he is working on a '68 barracuda that is a Sport Special. His description detailed many similar items that makes up the Western Sport special, although in the same breath he mentioned an 8-3/4 rear end. If that was part of that package that would be different since the WSS was only a dress up option. It got me thinking if Sport Special was a similar package offered in various years for various cars perhaps with various names like Western Sport Special.

Any thoughts?
Tom

[Culvers]

Maybe thus link helps a little: https://barnfinds.com/western-sport-special-1970-dodge-challenger/

[tparker]

LOL why are people on facebook marketplace such lousy sellers? The info is always sparse, they don't want to talk, and the pics suck. Engine? It mentions it is a WSS, but there is no evidence in the photo that it is? Wow. It looks like the trunk has a lot of open air. Wonder what is missing back there.

Anyways, that article had a little bit of info such as the Dart version and says it was a SF and LA region option. But he only touched on a few of the options. The pedals also had a dress up kit on them and the top of the doors had a "belt" moulding. I can't remember if the side rubber bump trim (can't recall what they are called) where part of it, but most I have seen have had it.