There are 2 such shift levers, I have one of each, one having the ball positioned more vertically than the other, using a tighter bend near the top of the lever. The aftermarket Hurst shifter I bought in 1988 came with the more vertical location.
I seem to recall a long handle with one angled bend above the floor console in the '64 Sport Fury a friend had, but that was 30-some years ago. It could be that the S-shaped handle was the aftermarket Hurst design, or was for non-console cars - hopefully someone here knows for sure.