Shelby Series 1 Trunk Luggage Rack :

Revo-Rack Black $429 / £329.95 / 349.95€

Revo-Rack PA $499 / £389.95 / 419.95€

 

Revo-Rack is a unique design of  Shelby Series 1 Luggage Rack that eliminates the risk of paint damage, caused by steel clamps or straps on the fragile boot/trunk lid edges.

We have been manufacturing the Revo-Rack since 2016 with the choice of two finishes black or PA (polished anodised) which creates a chrome like shine. We only sell direct over the web.

We designed Revo-Rack in 2015. The issue with fitting a conventional metal clamp based luggage rack to a modern convertible trunk lid is the small panel gap - there is no room for a metal clamp.

Revo-Rack attaches to your Shelby using vacuum cup technology, these are not suction cups. Suction is what creates vacuum. Vacuum is the total absence of air whereas suction is the process done to achieve a vacuum. The grey buttons on the side of the cups pump out the air creating a huge, securing force.

In 2015 Revo-Rack was independently certified by TUV Italy part of the global TUV testing and certification business. It went through speed, braking and force tests, to ISO 11154:2006 Revo-Rack passed all these tests and is certified to carry 20kg/45lbs. Since 2016 we have sold over 10,000 Revo-Racks and never had a failure.

 

Why a Revo-Rack Shelby Series 1 Luggage Rack ?

• No metal clamps to chip paint
• No awkward bolts
• No drilling
• No paint damage
• Shipped to the USA in 2-4 days with DHL
• As the Revo-Rack is less than $800 there are no import duties & no state taxes
• In manufacture since 2016 tried tested and used by thousand's worldwide
• Not immediately obvious how to remove the rack - theft is difficult.
• Ultra Lightweight aluminium & magnesium frame. 3.7lb
• Designed engineered and created for the tiny panel gaps on Corvette's & perfect for composite bodywork.
• Revo-Racks load carrying capacity has been rated at 45lbs
• Supplied with two luggage straps and cotton storage bag.

The Rack Frame :

This Shelby series one Luggage rack is manufactured from 1" 6063-T5 tubing this is an aluminium and magnesium alloy ( it will never rust )  As a result the rack frame weighs only 1.672kg / 3.6lb perfect for todays aluminium and composite trunk lids. The cross bars are machine welded in place to ensure consistency, the rack is powder coated black. The rack measures 36"x17"

The Supports :

The rack is secured using three 5 " vacuum cups,  rated by the manufacturer as capable of holding an 18kg/40lb load each.

Vacuum cups employ the force of atmospheric pressure to grip a surface: When a vacuum exists between the cup and the surface on which it is attached, the weight of Earth's atmosphere holds the cup in place with incredible force. Unlike suction cups that produce a vacuum as they pull away from the surface, Revo-Racks vacuum cups use a hand-actuated pump to efficiently remove air from between the rubber pad and the attaching surface thus creating a much more reliable hold. Because the full face of the pad is brought into contact with the surface, distortion is reduced, allowing the cup to be used with very little risk of damage.

The Revo-Racks vacuum cup's pump feature a plunger with a red line, which serves as a vacuum indicator. Introduced in the1960's, this safety device is still recognized as one of the most reliable warning systems available. A few strokes of the plunger evacuate the vacuum pad, causing it to seal securely to the attaching surface. When the cup is attached completely, the plunger stops moving and the red line is hidden within the pump. A visible red line indicates if air has leaked back into the pad, making vacuum insufficient to use the cup. However, if the red line becomes visible while the cup is in use, a check valve allows the user to re pump the cup without losing the remaining vacuum.

Lifting on the release tab near the edge of the pad allows air to refill the evacuated space, so that the vacuum cup detaches completely. The standard Revo-Rack sits 3" off the trunk lid but we will supply a spacer kit so the Revo-Rack is raised above the filler cap.