Well, it had to be a tossup between a Subaru and a Volvo. Since he lives up north, the 4wd Subaru is the logical choice. And, of course, all professors think logically.
Yes, I live in Minneapolis, and I've known some Oles.
Carleton College (which is in the same town as St. Olaf's) is where the late Paul Wellstone was a prof. 'Nuff said.
Cheers!