If your concern is an EMP, then you're going to want a carburetor. Fuel gauges have been electronic for ages, I can't think of a mechanical fuel gauge system that displays on the dash.
Ironically since you mention planes, if you're concerned about that level of resilience, you want an old plane. Carburetor, magneto, steam gauges, and you can typically easily dip the tanks for fuel level. They rely on electronics for almost nothing. Also still available in operable condition.
Completely pointless. Unless you are sitting on your own private gas station or have an oil rig in your back yard where you can distill your own diesel, any ICE vehicle is going to be dead weight after the first week of an EMP attack.
If your concern is an EMP, then you're going to want a carburetor. Fuel gauges have been electronic for ages, I can't think of a mechanical fuel gauge system that displays on the dash.
Ironically since you mention planes, if you're concerned about that level of resilience, you want an old plane. Carburetor, magneto, steam gauges, and you can typically easily dip the tanks for fuel level. They rely on electronics for almost nothing. Also still available in operable condition.
Completely pointless. Unless you are sitting on your own private gas station or have an oil rig in your back yard where you can distill your own diesel, any ICE vehicle is going to be dead weight after the first week of an EMP attack.