Stihl Release Contra Lightning Again?

[Vintage Engine Repairs]

Chaps, what do you think is the possibility of Stihl ever doing a special occasion release of the contra lightning once again?

They know how loved the saw is, they have started releasing tins looking like the contra lightning top cover and they have even started to release 1:10 scale models of the saw (made from zinc with incredible detail).

Maybe on their 100th year anniversary they’ll re release the saw for a short time again?

For those who have been followers of Stihl, over the past decades have they released stihl contra lightning memorabilia?

Maybe it’s testing the waters to see how much people desire the saw once again!

We can all hope right.

 

[RED-85-Z51]

Little better than a snowballs chance in hell..

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[RED-85-Z51]

The cost to produce it in any capacity would be staggering...plus it would never meet any modern standards.

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[Dean-O]

I agree. Zero chance

 

[scallywag]

I heard Stihl are in fact doing a limited collectors edition of the Contra Lightning GS, with a 10 ci top end no less!

 

[Vintage Engine Repairs]

I’m keeping scally’s positivity hahah

 

[pioneerguy600]

Not much chance of Stihl doing so but you never know about the China aftermarket.

 

[Vintage Engine Repairs]

Not much chance of Stihl doing so but you never know about the China aftermarket.

This is true, though I’m not a fan of the AM saws myself. I’d rather not have anything if it means the only option is a Chinese clone.

 

[pioneerguy600]

This is true, though I’m not a fan of the AM saws myself. I’d rather not have anything if it means the only option is a Chinese clone.

Same here ,Tom. That is why I already have collected them in OEM form.

 

[Vintage Engine Repairs]

Same here ,Tom. That is why I already have collected them in OEM form.

Haha you’re lucky to have started sawing in the 60’s and experienced the changes stihl have been through.

 

[pioneerguy600]

I will say I have seen much improvement in chainsaws since the days of the solid mount saws up to todays spring AV saws and all that came between. From saws that cut with slower chain speed using mostly torque on through the changes in cylinder layout, from reed valve induction on to piston ported engines and now the fuel injected era.

 

[dasser82]

Would be very cool, but unlikely.

However, this would be the next closest thing:

Genuine Stihl 070,
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-power-tool/...ampaign=socialbuttons&utm_content=app_android
Price: $ 3,000

I'd heard that they still make the 070 but only sell in select countries with more relaxed emissions standards.

Not sure how this gentleman will manage to get the saw up here, but I'd love to see a modern production descendant of the Contra!

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[KarlD]

Would be very cool, but unlikely.

However, this would be the next closest thing:

Genuine Stihl 070,
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-power-tool/...ampaign=socialbuttons&utm_content=app_android
Price: $ 3,000

I'd heard that they still make the 070 but only sell in select countries with more relaxed emissions standards.

Not sure how this gentleman will manage to get the saw up here, but I'd love to see a modern production descendant of the Contra!

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There is a member on here that can get you a new 070 for a little more than half that

 

[Iceboy]

Probably wont happen!!

 

[toadman]

@Robin Wood

 

[Robin Wood]

Yes i can "stihl" get those 070/ms720
How long they will be still available? Im not sure

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