The lighting of the Alfa Romeo Spider 105/115 provides vision at night, visibility in traffic and a clean appearance of the open roadster and is an important part of road safety. As a manufacturer, supplier and spare parts specialist for classic Alfa Romeo parts, we carry the lighting parts for the entire production period of the Spider from 1966 to 1993. As the Spider was built in four series and above all the tail lights, the headlight trim rings and individual add-on parts differ between the years, the correct assignment to the series and the year is decisive. Ordering by the model name alone easily leads to unsuitable parts and avoidable returns, whereas stating series, year and side allows a reliable selection. The following overview shows how the product groups of the lighting relate to the individual years and what to watch for when selecting the lights. The lighting on the Spider is both model-dependent and year-dependent and should therefore be selected precisely by the series. As the lights belong directly to road safety, a complete and series-correct equipment has a particular importance.
Model and series reference
On the Spider the lighting depends on the series and the year. The tail lights are divided separately by the years 1966 to 1969, 1970 to 1982 and 1983 to 1993, as form, housing and lens differ between these sections. The front turn signals, the side markers and the headlights with their trim rings also follow the respective series, whereby the early round-tail has its own side markers and later years differ. Anyone who knows the series and the year of their Spider can compile headlights, trim rings, front turn signals, side markers, tail lights, number plate lighting and the matching bulbs precisely and without wrong orders. The series and the year are decisive in the selection of the lights. Anyone who knows these points on their vehicle exactly can assign the matching parts reliably and extend the lighting step by step. As lamp, lens and seal are matched to one another, they should be regarded as a coherent unit and selected together.
Shared across the range or model dependent
The lighting of the Spider follows the open body and differs in arrangement and form from that of the coupé and the four-door saloon. It would be wrong to assume that lights are freely interchangeable between Spider, GT Bertone and Giulia, since shape, fitting and arrangement depend on the body and the year. Within the Spider series the tail lights in particular differ, because the early lights of the round-tail deviate from the later ones, and for individual years there are separate lenses and housings. Common over several years are many bulbs and individual seals, but the visible lights and their lenses follow the series and the year. Anyone wishing to use lights from another stock or a donor vehicle should therefore check carefully whether they suit the series and the year of the Spider, since the tail lights and their lenses in particular were changed over the years. So the bulb is often the same, but housing, lens and fitting follow the respective series and the year.
Part types and product groups
The range of the lighting is divided into several groups. These include the headlights with their trim rings, the front turn signals, the side markers, the tail lights divided by the years 1966 to 1969, 1970 to 1982 and 1983 to 1993, the number plate lighting, the control lights and the matching bulbs. Added to this are the tail light lenses in red and white versions, in each case left and right, as well as individual strips and trim parts between the tail lights of the later years. There are also seals, sockets and fixings, which are easily overlooked during a repair but are important for a tight and reliable lighting and ensure a clean fit of the lights. The number plate lighting and the control lights in the interior also belong to the wider lighting area and are often taken into account during a repair. These groups cover the entire lighting from the headlights and trim rings via the turn signals through to the tail lights and the number plate lighting and can be selected by series and year, so that a step-by-step repair remains easy to plan and individual lights can be exchanged one after another. As complete and reliable lighting belongs to safety and registration, a careful and series-correct selection has a particular importance.
Differences by year, series or version
The most important difference lies in the tail lights, which are divided by the years 1966 to 1969, 1970 to 1982 and 1983 to 1993. For the late years there are also separate versions, for example for the US market, as well as a strip between the tail lights of the years from 1983. The headlight trim rings, the front turn signals and the side markers also follow the series and the year. Anyone ordering parts should therefore state series, year and the desired version so that lamp, lens and seal match. Even with apparently similar lights a close look is worthwhile, because small differences in shape, lens colour, hole pattern and fixing decide whether a part fits without adaptation and the lighting in the end fits tight and reliable. Anyone renewing the lighting should therefore choose the lights matching the series and the year rather than mixing parts of different years.
Notes on selection
For a reliable selection it is advisable to determine the series and the year of the Spider before ordering and to decide which light or which lens is needed. A photo of the existing light and its lens helps with assigning the correct year and avoids queries when ordering. The matching seals and bulbs should be ordered at the same time when changing a light, as they ensure a tight and safe fit and help avoid consequential damage from water ingress. With mixed stock from several sources a comparison with the series-correct version is worthwhile so that shape, lens colour and fitting are right and later rework is avoided. Anyone fully renewing the lighting should plan headlights, turn signals, tail lights and number plate lighting together from the start and select them to match the series and the year. As a manufacturer and spare parts specialist we advise on the correct assignment and supply both original parts and high-quality reproductions in good quality, so that even older vehicles can be fully restored.
Frequently asked questions
Are the tail lights the same across all years?
No. The tail lights are divided by the years 1966 to 1969, 1970 to 1982 and 1983 to 1993 and differ in form, housing and lens.
Do Spider lights also fit GT Bertone or Giulia?
No. Shape, fitting and arrangement depend on the body, the lighting is model-dependent and year-dependent and not freely interchangeable.
Are tail light lenses available individually?
Yes. The tail light lenses are available depending on the year in red and white versions as well as left and right.
Do I also get the matching bulbs?
Yes. We carry the matching bulbs as well as seals, sockets and the necessary fixings.
What details do I need for a reliable order?
Series, year and the desired light or lens as well as the side left or right, if needed supported by a photo of the existing light.
Do you offer reproductions?
Yes. Alongside original parts we carry high-quality reproductions in good quality, such as tail lights and tail light lenses.
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