Spider (1966 to 1995)

Introduced in 1966 as a dedicated open-top successor to the 101-series Giulia Spider, the Alfa Romeo Spider (105/115 Series) became one of the brand's most enduring icons, remaining in production until 1994. Built on a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive platform, the Spider was offered exclusively as a two-door roadster across four generations: the "Osso di Seppia" (Roundtail), the "Coda Tronca" (Series 2), the "Aerodinamica" (Series 3), and the refined Series 4. It utilized the legendary Alfa Romeo Twin Cam inline-four engine, ranging from the 1.3L Junior to the 2.0L Veloce, with the popular 1750 and 2000 variants delivering between 87kW and 98kW (118hp–132hp) via a five-speed manual transmission. While the Australian market received various incarnations, local desirability is heavily weighted toward the early Series 1 "Duetto" and the sleek, fuel-injected Series 4, with the latter offering modern reliability and power steering. The buyer pool is a mix of lifestyle enthusiasts and long-term collectors, with market values for pristine Series 1 cars now comfortably exceeding $120,000 AUD, while well-maintained Series 2 and 4 models generally trade between $45,000 and $75,000 AUD. Though a cultural staple for nearly 30 years, the 105/115 series was finally replaced in 1995 by the front-wheel-drive Alfa Romeo Spider (Type 916).

Introduced in 1966 as a dedicated open-top successor to the 101-series Giulia Spider, the Alfa Romeo Spider (105/115 Series) became one of the brand's most enduring icons, remaining in production until 1994. Built on a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive platform, the Spider was offered exclusively as a two-door roadster across four generations: the "Osso di Seppia" (Roundtail), the "Coda Tronca" (Series 2), the "Aerodinamica" (Series 3), and the refined Series 4. It utilized the legendary Alfa Romeo… Read more