Back in the day, any self-respecting street racer with a manual transmission knew that a Hurst-brand chromed floor shifter was a mandatory upgrade to their ride. Shown here in a classic '55 Chevy Bel Air.  

The white ball and chromed lever is a throw-back to a glorious era for the American automobile performance world. Hurst Shifters weren't just about cool looks, they were about precise shifting abilities — especially "speed shifting," which could win the race.