Extremely rare original cycling photography material from the 1985 Nissan Classic, one of the most important races in Irish cycling history.

This archive lot includes:

original black-and-white contact sheet negatives
vintage press photography prints
time trial race imagery
podium and presentation photographs
professional race photography material

The contact sheet is marked:
“Subject: Nissan Int. Classic ’85”
with photographer details for:
John A. Pierce / Photosport International, Bristol.

The imagery captures a fascinating period in professional cycling during the mid-1980s Nissan Classic era, when Ireland hosted major international riders and teams.

A remarkable historical archive piece for:

Irish cycling historians
collectors of cycling memorabilia
photography collectors
race archive collections
Nissan Classic enthusiasts

These are genuine period materials, not reproductions.

Condition shows age-related handling and storage wear consistent with original archive photography material from the 1980s.

💬 A Word from Sorcha Rosa

Items like this are incredibly important historically because they preserve moments from Irish cycling that were never widely digitised or archived properly. The Nissan Classic played a huge role in Irish racing culture during the 1980s.

🏷️ Product Details

Event

Nissan International Classic

Year

1985

Type

Original Press Photography Archive

Format

Black & White Contact Sheets / Prints

Photographer

John A. Pierce – Photosport International

Country

Ireland / United Kingdom

Condition

Good Vintage Archive Condition

Press Photo

Nissan Classic 1985 Original Press Photography Negatives & Prints | Rare Irish Cycling Archive