Originally Posted by OLDYELLR
Here is my '67 Swallow. I don't know why they're so expensive, but I suspect it's the collectors who have driven up the price. I believe the design evolved over 50 years ago based on people cutting away and lacing saddles that had spread out from being ridden after getting soaked in the rain.
Interesting that the Swallow, obviously a high performance, very nice looking, road saddle, has eyelets in the rear for a saddle bag. The professional doesn't come with eyelets. Any thoughts about that?