The body of the Alfa Romeo Spider 105/115 determines the shape, stability and value retention of the open roadster and is the basis for a safe and cleanly standing vehicle. As a manufacturer, supplier and spare parts specialist for classic Alfa Romeo parts, we carry the body parts for the entire production period of the Spider from 1966 to 1993. As the Spider was built in four series and front, rear and add-on parts differ between round-tail and fastback, 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 and year allows a reliable selection. The following overview shows how the product groups of the body relate to the individual series. The sheet metal parts are treated as one section of the body and not as a separate topic.
Model and series reference
On the Spider the body depends on the series and the year. The first series 1966 to 1969 has the characteristic round tail, from 1970 the fastback with kamm-tail followed, from 1983 the third series with changed add-on parts and from 1990 to 1993 the fourth series. Front, rear, fenders and add-on parts are therefore series-dependent, while the floor group, sills and individual repair panels were partly used over several years. The early panels are often listed separately by floor group and several front-end areas, which eases the precise assignment. Anyone who knows the series and the year of their Spider, that is round-tail or fastback, can compile front panel, fenders, sills, floor panels, wheel-housing panels and repair panels precisely and without wrong orders. The series, the body shape and the year are decisive in the selection of the body parts. Anyone who knows these points on their vehicle exactly can assign the matching parts reliably and extend them step by step. As many panels are matched to one another in shape and fixing, coherent areas should be regarded and selected together.
Shared across the range or model dependent
The body of the Spider follows the open two-seater shape and differs clearly from that of the coupé and the saloon. It would be wrong to assume that body panels are freely interchangeable between Spider, GT Bertone and Giulia, since shape, wheelbase and arrangement depend on the body. Within the Spider series front and rear differ above all, because the front panel of the round-tail differs from that of the fastback, and the rear area follows the respective rear shape. Common over several years are many front fenders, floor panels and sills, but the exact version and the fixing points follow the year. Anyone wishing to use panels from another stock or a donor vehicle should therefore check carefully whether they suit the series and the body shape of the Spider, since front and rear in particular were changed over the years. So the floor group is similar over longer periods, but the visible front and rear panels follow the respective series and the body shape.
Part types and product groups
The range of the body is divided into several groups. The sheet metal parts include the upper and lower front panel, the front fenders left and right, the floor panels, the sills, the doors, the side parts and the rear end with the wheel-housing panels left and right. Added to this are repair panels for the areas at the A-pillar and B-pillar, partial replacement panels for fenders and fender tips as well as bulkhead panels and headlight mounting panels left and right. The wind deflector panel, the longitudinal members and individual reinforcements also belong to the body area and differ by pedal layout and year. There are also small parts and fixings, which are easily overlooked during a restoration but are important for a clean and stable body. On the open Spider the sills, the floor panels and the rear wheel arch area in particular are at risk of rust and are frequently renewed during a restoration. These groups cover the entire body from the front via floor and sills through to the rear and can be selected by series and year, so that a step-by-step restoration remains easy to plan and individual panels can be replaced one after another. As a stable and rust-free body is the basis for safety, handling and value retention on an open vehicle without a fixed roof, careful selection has a particular importance.
Differences by year, series or version
The most important difference lies between the round-tail of the first series and the fastback from 1970 as well as between the later series. The upper front panel differs between round-tail and fastback, the lower front panel is year-dependent and partly suitable for several engine sizes, and the rear fender follows the rear shape. With the wind deflector panel there is a version for the early and one for the late years. Wheel-housing panels and repair panels are also different depending on the series, and individual late panels require adaptation on older models, which should be noted before ordering. Anyone ordering parts should therefore state series, year and the body shape so that front, rear and add-on parts match. Even with apparently similar panels a close look is worthwhile, because small differences in shape, wheel arch and fixing decide whether a part fits without major adaptation. Anyone repairing the body should therefore choose the panels 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, that is round-tail or fastback, and to narrow down the affected area precisely. A photo of the damage and the surrounding panel eases the precise assignment and avoids queries when ordering. With repair panels it should be checked whether a partial replacement or a complete panel is more sensible, as smaller areas at the wheel arch, A-pillar or B-pillar can often be replaced specifically. With mixed stock from several sources a comparison with the series-correct version is worthwhile so that shape, wheel arch and fit are right and later rework is avoided. Anyone extensively repairing the body should plan front, floor, sills and rear 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 heavily aged bodies can be fully restored.
Frequently asked questions
Does the body differ between round-tail and fastback?
Yes. Front and rear in particular differ, the upper front panel and the rear fender follow the body shape.
Do Spider panels also fit GT Bertone or Giulia?
No. Shape, wheelbase and arrangement depend on the body, the panels are model-dependent and not freely interchangeable.
Are there repair panels instead of complete panels?
Yes. For many areas at the A-pillar, B-pillar and fenders there are partial replacement and repair panels.
Can late panels be used on early models?
Partly. Individual late panels such as certain wheel-housing panels require adaptation on older years, so stating the year is important.
What details do I need for a reliable order?
Series, year and the body shape as well as the precise affected area, if needed supported by a photo.
Do you offer reproductions?
Yes. Alongside original parts we carry high-quality reproductions in good quality, such as front and repair panels, fenders, sills and floor panels.
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