FOR AUCTION: 1950 Studebaker Ice Princess XF58 (Built in 1987, Designed by Richard Fletcher)

The Ice Princess XF58 isn’t a car Studebaker ever made—it’s a fantasy brought to life by custom builder Richard Fletcher in 1987. Designed as a “what if” show car from the 1950s, the XF58 imagines an alternate future where Studebaker built a wild, six-wheeled Motorama concept straight out of science fiction.

Starting with a 1950 Studebaker Champion, Fletcher extended the body to nearly 20 feet, added a second front axle, and stretched the tail into exaggerated tailfins. The signature Studebaker bullet nose remains intact, flanked by stacked headlights and chrome accents. Most eye-catching of all is the twin bubble canopy roof—a retro-futurist touch that screams jet age optimism.

Power comes from a 500 cubic inch Cadillac V8, paired with an automatic transmission. The interior is trimmed in gold and red with a skull-topped shifter, patterned bucket seats, and a custom dash that mixes hot rod flair with mid-century concept car vibes.

The Ice Princess XF58 will cross the block at Mecum’s Larry’s Legacy Auction in Chicago, held at the Klairmont Kollections Museum from September 19–21, 2025. It will be offered at no reserve, Lot R8, on Saturday, September 20th.

View the Auction Listing: https://www.mecum.com/lots/1151239/1950-studebaker-ice-princess-xf58/