The Alfa Romeo Spider accompanied many owners across four series from 1966 to 1993, and it is precisely this long production period that makes the search for parts demanding. We have known the open roadster for decades and are aware that body, lighting, chrome parts and door mechanism differ noticeably between the round-tail, the fastback and the later series. As manufacturer, producer, supplier and spare parts specialist, we make many parts ourselves, have them reproduced specifically or source them for our customers. Whether owner, restorer, dealer or specialist workshop, many around the world rely on the correct assignment by model, series, year and version. Which part suits your Spider depends on exactly these points, not on the model name alone. We help you to find the right parts for the preservation, care and restoration of your Spider with confidence.
At the centre is the open two-seater of the 105 series, the Alfa Romeo Spider 105/115. It was built from 1966 to 1993/94 in four series. Series 1 carries the characteristic round tail, Series 2 the cut-off Kamm tail, Series 3 plastic bumpers and spoilers and Series 4 a late Pininfarina restyling. Across all series the Spider remained a light, rear-wheel-drive roadster with a four-cylinder Twin Cam engine. This landing page focuses on the classic Spider models and helps to classify the respective series and model year before moving on to the specific part selection.
Over the production period the Spider grew technically with the 105 series. Early models started with smaller displacements, later larger engines and, on the final model years, electronic fuel injection were added. Details such as instruments, switches and add-on parts also changed from series to series. For the parts search this means that the term Spider alone is often not enough and that series and model year are decisive. This landing page helps to classify your own vehicle roughly before you move into the specific selection via the linked categories.
Technology overview
The Spider shares its basic mechanics with the closed 105 models. The longitudinally mounted Twin Cam engine, the gearbox, suspension, steering, brakes and drivetrain are closely related to the Giulia, Berlina and GT Bertone. For spare parts supply this means that a large part of the mechanical parts is available across the series. The technical details of the individual assemblies are described in the respective guides and assembly pages; this landing page deliberately avoids an in-depth technical presentation and instead points specifically to the matching areas.
In practice it is above all important that many wear and maintenance parts can be assigned across the series. Brakes, suspension bearings, clutch and drivetrain parts, filters and numerous engine ancillaries follow the common 105 design. Where there are differences, for example in the mixture preparation of late injection models or in individual electrical components, the linked assembly pages help further. This overview thus deliberately remains broad and leaves the technical depth to the respective specialist areas.
Body and interior
While the mechanics are comparable across the series, the body and interior make the Spider particularly distinctive. The soft top with frame and cover, the glazing with its seals, the interior and numerous body parts result from the open body style and differ by series. This is precisely where targeted selection is important, since parts from Series 1 cannot simply be mixed with those of Series 4. Anyone looking for soft-top, glazing and interior parts should therefore first establish the series and model year.
With the open body in particular, many parts are both visible and functionally relevant at the same time. A matching soft top, sealed windows and a coherent interior shape the overall impression of a Spider much more strongly than on closed models. It therefore makes sense to plan these areas early and to select them correctly for the series. The model-specific guides on soft top, glazing, interior, heating and windscreen washer system are accessible via the lists below and deepen the respective topics.
Range overview
The Spider range can be roughly divided into the following areas:
- Soft top, soft-top frame and cover
- Glazing and seals
- Interior, seats and panels
- Heating and ventilation
- Windscreen washer system
- Body parts and trim
- Engine, drivetrain, suspension, steering and brakes
- Fuel system, cooling system, filters, electrics and exhaust system
The division above serves as orientation and does not replace the precise assignment in the respective shop area. Mechanical product groups usually lead via the technical assemblies, while body and interior-related topics are accessible via the model-specific areas. The following lists take you specifically to the model category, assemblies, guides and further documents. As a rough order it has proven useful to first head to the model category, check series and version there, then select the required assembly and, in case of doubt, use the existing part as a comparison.
Notes on Part Selection
For a reliable selection, four details are helpful: the series, the model year, the engine and the steering side. Soft-top, glazing, interior and body parts depend on series and model year and should be compared with the existing version on the vehicle. Mechanical parts can often be determined via the respective assembly and the engine variant, since they are used across the series. Anyone who first heads from this landing page to the model category and the matching assembly can put together the requirement in a structured way and without wrong purchases. For body and interior parts, a direct comparison with the original part is worthwhile in case of doubt.
FAQ
Which Spider models does this page cover?
The focus is on the classic Spider 105/115 of Series 1 to 4 from 1966 to 1993/94. From here you reach the model category and the matching assemblies.
How do the series differ?
Above all in tail shape, bumpers, add-on parts and interior, and on late models in mixture preparation with carburettor or injection.
Are Spider parts shared with other 105 models?
Many mechanical assemblies are common across the series with the Giulia, Berlina and GT Bertone, while soft top, glazing, interior and body are Spider-specific.
How do I find the right part from here?
Via the linked model category and the technical assemblies, ideally after establishing series, model year and engine.
Are there catalogues for orientation?
Yes, the product catalogues and downloads area offers further documents for classifying the range.
Is Alfa-Service a workshop?
No. Alfa-Service is a manufacturer, supplier and spare parts specialist for classic Alfa Romeo models and does not carry out repairs.
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