“I am in Heaven,” Mr Russell said.

Mr Russell travelled all the way from San Diego to take part in Mokin Jervis Bay and he had a wonderful time.

“Everyone had made me feel welcome and Jervis Bay is a gorgeous place,” he said.

The San Diego resident is mad about cars, like classic Minis, and bought his Moke six months ago.

“I love Mokes,” Mr Russell said.

Mr Russell said Americans do like Mokes and he proudly drives his machine around the open roads.

It appears even dogs like Mokes - just ask Zarra the happy Rottweiler.

Zarra came down from the Newcastle area with her owner Wayne Smith to take part in Mokin Jervis Bay.

Mr Smith said Zarra sulks when he takes his Moke out for a drive without her.

St Georges Basin resident Col Loudon was the driving force behind Mokin Jervis Bay and was happy with the way the event went.

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