Kevin and Tod collaborated...
Kevin and Tod collaborated with Daniel Burns from Gauge Marks in Randleman, North Carolina, on the design and execution of the ’77-to-’78-style refaced gauges.
After all the meetings with Hurst, and work with fabricators and suppliers, the T/A was ready to debut. It’s coming out party was at the World of Wheels in Boston in April 2011, where it was shown with its matching Orange County Chopper’s custom motorcycle, along with the other two Trans Am Depot cars and bikes. Soon thereafter it was presented to Paul. “I like everything about it—the way it looks, accelerates, and handles,” he told Tod.
All of which is understandable considering the fact that Paul’s Concept Hurst T/A is a stunning machine to begin with, but is also loaded with options, including the supercharger ($9,850); headers and exhaust ($1,300); Eibach coilover suspension ($2,100; Eibach 1-inch drop springs are standard); full leather-wrapped interior ($7,500); CNC-engraved Hurst T/A logo calipers ($450); T-tops ($7,500); and upgraded Clarion stereo system with 10-inch subwoofer and amplifier ($2,600). Add to that the turnkey price for the standard Hurst T/A package and the total climbs to $101,285. Don’t get too blown away by the price of the concept—the standard equipment Hurst Edition will sell for $69,985, including the price of the Camaro SS.
Camaro seats were reupholstered...
Camaro seats were reupholstered with camel-tan leather inserts and piping to resemble the ’78 Trans Am motif. Two-layer, anodized-billet sillplates by Zenith Industries of Gainesville, Florida, feature the Hurst logo, as does the custom embroidered floor mats, seats, and console. Zenith also produced the billet H/TA badges.
A Revolution reverse-lift...
A Revolution reverse-lift Trans Am hood shows off the Screaming Chicken, and provides the backdrop for the Orange County Cycle’s custom “Trans Am” motorcycle that was built as a two-wheeled tie-in with the Hurst Concept T/A.
Paul Teutul is quite pleased...
Paul Teutul is quite pleased with his new Hurst T/A. He told Tod, “I drove up to the Mercedes Benz dealership and the place emptied into the lot to see it. The reaction to the Hurst T/A has been incredible!”
Note the motorcycle’s taillights...
Note the motorcycle’s taillights resemblance to the rear of the Trans Am.
With the concept completed, Trans Am Depot and Hurst Performance vehicles are gearing up to sell Hurst Edition T/As. Don Swanson commented on the success of the program this far: “We at Hurst Performance are blessed to have a strategic partner in concentrating on maintaining the Hurst name and brand in such an exciting time in this emerging market. What Trans Am Depot has brought to the table is very exciting. The company is able to maintain the very delicate balance of diversity and performance in its vehicles. While Tod and Kevin could have hastily gone to market and sold many units, they opted to build concept cars and do the rigorous testing and refining first, hence, providing an excellent foundation of a proven product that will meet the expectations of today’s very educated buyers.”
If you believe you are one of those educated buyers and you have the funds to afford what promises to be a very exclusive ride, the Hurst Edition T/A may be just what you are looking for.