In Beetlegeuse, the 'ghosts' died by crashing a mid '70s yellow 245 through a bridge into a river. Fit the bill perfectly- in 1980s America, Volvos were the cars of liberal professor types who were too considerate and nice to drive BMW's.
Also, in 3rd rock from the sun, Jane Curtain (a professor) drove a late 240 saloon.
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