Ep150 Jeremy Thomas

In this episode of the Get Deep Podcast, we sit down with Jeremy Thomas, owner of Unique Classic Cars and Unique Marine in Mankato, for a conversation about cars, risk, nostalgia, and building a business around things people truly care about.Jeremy shares how Unique Classic Cars grew from a small lot with just a handful of vehicles into a nationally respected classic and specialty car operation, trusted by buyers and sellers from across the country. From restoring, consigning, buying, and selling classic cars to expanding into the marine world with Unique Marine, Jeremy has built a business rooted in passion — but powered by systems, instinct, and a deep understanding of what makes people connect with a machine.We talk about the rise of Unique Classic Cars, the company’s appearance on the History Channel’s Dirty Old Cars, and what it takes to run a business where every vehicle has a story. Jeremy also shares what it’s been like working with everyone from everyday collectors to celebrities like Charlie Sheen and professional athletes.And then there are the cars themselves. Jeremy walks us through some of the most famous vehicles he’s owned, including a car connected to one of The Godfather shooting scenes and Johnny Cash’s final car. He also reveals the surprise he found inside Johnny Cash’s car after purchasing it — a story that had not been publicly shared until this episode.This conversation goes well beyond horsepower and chrome. It’s about nostalgia, storytelling, entrepreneurship, restoration, and why classic cars are never really just cars.🎙️ Brought to you by our episode sponsors:Community Bank Mankato, Chankaska Creek Ranch, Winery & Distillery, and Vanderberg Clean#GetDeepPodcast #SouthernMinnesota #JeremyThomas #UniqueClassicCars #UniqueMarine #Mankato #ClassicCars #Entrepreneurship #WesOtto #AaronJones