only the 2nd time I've ever come across something about the 1970 velvet covered Hurst shifter

 https://www.dodgegarage.com/news/article/heritage/2024/10/the-hurst-and-chrysler-connection-part-i.html

https://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2018/04/ever-hear-of-one-year-only-1970-foam.html