Did not the old chargers have hurst shifters as an option? I think it is a cool concept and you are right, I associate hurst with GTO and in some ways be like having a Shelby Challenger (that would be cool too).
I think having a hurst challenger would be something to consider. We should follow Elliot's example:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fg6EZTFEIuA