Abstract: This invention relates to a luggage carrier for an automobile which has a rear bumper projecting rearwardly therefrom which comprises a pair of support brackets adapted to be mounted on said bumper; and a platform pivotably mounted on said brackets for movement between an upright storage configuration and a horizontal load support configuration, said platform having a first pair of transverse supports extending transversely thereof one on either side of the center of the length of the platform and at least one detachable longitudinal rail extending longitudinally between and detachably connected to said first pair of transverse supports so as to be removable to provide a viewing aperture in said platform proportioned to expose the licence plates of the automobile to view when the platform is in the upright configuration.