"They had two cars — a 2008 Skoda and a 1993 Volvo 240"
Of course they did
The guy used to get most of his clothes from a thrift store, and was once 'escourted' out of an AGM after he turned up on public transport looking like a bum.
My daughters love IKEA, thinking that it is a restaurant that also sell furniture.
RIP, he is an inspiration on how many of us should live (simple and frugal), and focus our resources elsewhere more meaningful.