Custom Corvette rocks Switzerland

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Pimped hotrods, shimmering chrome US vintage cars, custom artwork and lots of rock’n’roll – former Swiss burlesque artist and current coach and entrepreneur Zoe Scarlett (38) is on multi next weekend (April 21-23). Zofingen AG brings the wild 1950s back to life.

The former poster girl has spared no expense this year for the “50s Rocket – Music & Kustom Kulture” festival, again attracting a celebrity crowd of vintage clothing and gift vendors, tattoo artists, as well as specialty and pinstripe artists presenting their products. and indoors in various exhibition stands.

swing and bling

Numerous DJs and well-known Swiss and international bands from the rock’n’roll, swing and jive scene provide the right musical framework throughout the weekend. If you want to shake your hips yourself, you can also attend the dance workshop hosted by YouTube stars Nellia and Dietmar Ehrentraut. Various food providers take care of your physical health. The open space of the festival grounds, which spans over 20,000 square feet, will be the meeting place for fans of shimmering chrome American classic cars, sensational hot rods and clicky bikes made up to 1969.

last of its kind

As a very special highlight, the world’s last Mako Shark II will be on display at this year’s 50s Rocket Festival. The original Corvette Mako Shark II Type XP-830 was presented as a concept car by General Motors in 1965, and the non-driven work was converted into the Corvette Manta Ray a few years later. With 15 years of craftsmanship, Corvette fan Hanspeter Böhi restored the vehicle to its original condition and fulfilled his childhood dream, including the silver-blue two-tone paint that introduced the Shark.

It all starts on Friday, April 21st, when the pre-party from 7:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. officially kicks off the 50s Rocket Festival. It opens at 14:00 on Saturday, April 22, and at 11:00 on Sunday, April 23. Tickets and all other information are available at 50srocket.com.

Source: Blick