About this episode

Jeremy Thomas discusses his journey in the classic car business and the stories behind notable vehicles.

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…

People in this episode

Hosts: Wesley Otto, Aaron Jones

Guest: Jeremy Thomas

Topics covered

• classic cars
• business growth
• nostalgia
• storytelling
• marine industry
• celebrity connections

Keywords

• classic cars
• Unique Classic Cars
• business
• nostalgia
• Jeremy Thomas
• marine
• celebrity cars
• restoration
• storytelling

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Unique Classic Cars, Unique Marine, History Channel

Books & works: The Godfather

Places: Mankato

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