Vintage Spitfire Bicycle Rack 1965 Schwinn Racer For Sale

Nice condition Spitfire rat trap as shown in Schwinn catalog, starting in1965.Nice finish, no damage or issues. Strong spring action.There is plenty of clearance above 27\" wheel.
I doubt that anyone would guessthat this rack has a dual use for child seating, since it looks normaland seems well designed as a spring clamp rack.It is good looking without the child carrier attachment, and it\'s sturdy, without issues.
Apparently, to seat the child, you are to swing the rat trap backto serve as a backrest, using the separate child seat accessory kit (not available in this listing).To keep the legs and feet out of the spokes there were some white plastic covers with string tieswhich are to span the brace struts...
It\'s hard to believe but there are pictures of this rack positioned as a child seat, in catalogs.I don\'t remember if there were padding etc.Sometimes you find a bike listed, showing the remnants of the baby seat conversion parts,along with this same Spitfire rack.
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