flathead...

I'm a little south and west of you in the greater Baltimore area, weather is similar to yours.

If you have ANY alternative to driving this car in the snow or ice, you should use it. This is a great handling car to be sure, but it simply is not well designed to do well in ice and snow. Especially if your wife is used to front wheel drive cars.

Good luck and enjoy your car! You did get a great deal.