British Car Days Across the Bridge (BCDAB) is an annual event first organized in 1999 by the British Motoring Association of Prince Edward Island (BMAPEI) in cooperation with the Cymbria Lions Club of South Rustico, PEI. The event takes place in mid-July and features a day-long show of vintage British vehicles which is open to the general public. For participants who enter their vehicles in the show, the event takes place over a weekend, beginning with the    Prince of Darkness Golf Tournament (new this year) at the Rustico Resort  followed by the very popular Friday evening reception and winding up on Sunday with a breakfast and tour of Prince Edward Island. The Saturday show and related activities (regalia sales, parts sales, valve cover racing, music) provide spectators and participants alike a day packed with fun featuring our legendary Island hospitality and the beautiful scenery at the Lions Club grounds in South Rustico, all focused around vintage British vehicles. Proceeds go to support Lions Club charitable activities.

This page includes a detailed itinerary as well as other information about the event as well as a link to a printable registration form. For information about accommodations and other PEI attractions, activities, craft shops, and restaurants, consult the Tourism PEI web site at WWW.PEIPLAY.COM or phone 1-888-PEI-PLAY. For accommodation vacancy information call 1-888-268-6667. For more information about the event, please contact Bob Bentley  at 902-964-3294, or Chris Spenceley at 902-569-5337.

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Friday evening Reception

6:30 - 10:00PM

Location: Home of Bob & Sandy Bentley, Route 224, New Glasgow, PEI. The Bentley's home is near the site of Saturday's show in South Rustico. Take route 224 towards New Glasgow. The Bentley's home is about 200 yards past the PEI Preserve Company building heading uphill towards Wheatley River. If you get lost, call Bob at 902-964-3294.
Rain Location: In case of severe rain the reception will be held at Cymbria Lions Hall in South Rustico. See directions below.

Other Information

Worried about a vehicle break down? Don't be.
Of course they never break down, but just in case, these kind people have offered to help.

New Brunswick - Fredericton: Mark Jones (506) 363-2653 at home, (506)452-8279 at work. Oromocto: Ian Benton's Garage, (506) 357-2313. Moncton: Robb Steeves, (506) 384-9765.

Nova Scotia - Halifax area: The Village Green Motorcar Company, Peter Osborne, 3590 Novalea Drive, (902) 453-5355; Preston Smith (902) 826-7789 at home. Dartmouth: Drew Sperry (902) 463-4406 at home. Annapolis Valley area: Ian MacKinnon (902) 542-7414. Amherst area: Glenn Manthorne (902) 667-3593. Parrsboro area: (902) 254-3602. Cape Breton, North Sydney area: Brian McKeigan (902) 794-7167.

Prince Edward Island - New Glasgow, Bob Bentley (902) 964-3294. Charlottetown, Brian Jones (902) 569-4952. Ebenezer, Ben Rodgers, (902) 964-3020.

The European Common Market - British Car Days version…

What is it? Tables set up at the Saturday show, staffed by event volunteers so that you don't have to miss any of the fun, where you can sell (and buy) parts for your British vehicle.

How does it work? Simply bring your parts clearly marked with your name and selling price. Buyers can either purchase at the marked price or hunt you down and haggle. Each participant is allowed to sell up to 100 items.

What does it cost you? There will be a 15% administration fee charged on the selling price.

Valve Cover Racing

Rules - Adapted from the Cumberland Car Club, Amherst, Nova Scotia:
1) height - maximum 12 inches
2) width - maximum 10 inches
3) length - maximum 30 inches
4) weight - maximum 30 pounds as per official scale at the event
5) stock valve cover gasket surface must be maintained
6) wheels must be non-adjustable, non-movable on either the chassis or cover
7) one valve cover per chassis (switching cover or chassis not permitted)
8) nothing may be mounted forward of the cover or chassis
9) no moving weights during the actual race
10) no engine or propulsion of any kind permitted.

Note: In the middle and junior eliminator classes it is intended that the valve covers maintain their original size, shape, and silhouette. In the top eliminator class, the cover may be modified so long as the basic rules are met. Judge's discretion is final; no appeals allowed.

Classes:
Top, Middle, and Junior eliminator.

Track description: 32 feet in length, descending 24 feet at 12.5% grade with an 8 foot run out to a foam rubber stop. Starting height is 3 feet. Two lanes side by side with a lane divider and sides (don't worry if your alignment is out!). Starting is done by means of a simultaneous flip up gate.

Confederation Bridge

Cymbria Lions Club