the present invention is an article carrier for an automobile including two side rails fixedly secured on a generally horizontal extending exterior automobile body surface . the side rails extend generally longitudinally of the automobile . a pair of bracket members are disposed on the side rails and a cross bar extends laterally between and secured adjacent its opposite ends to the bracket members . a means on each of the article securing members cooperates with the side rails for detachably securing and longitudinally adjusting the cross bar upon the side rails .