"My parents told me to fall in love with as many things as possible," says Sydney Sweeney, the actress best known for her roles in HBO's "Euphoria" and "White Lotus." In Sydney’s case, and to the surprise of many, that includes restoring vintage cars. She talks with Jim Farley about fighting for the hard stuff, driving manual in Australia, and getting (and restoring) her dream car. 

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0:00 Introduction

00:28 The Art of Manual Driving

00:42 The Influence of Family and Friends

02:05 Restoring Classic Cars

04:24 The Joy of Working on Cars

05:56 The Journey to Becoming a Car Enthusiast

08:17 The Thrill of Car Racing

10:27 The Love for Travel and Dream Cars

10:45 The Future of Acting and Personal Growth

11:33 The Evolution of Car Preferences

12:23 Discussing New Projects and Car Restoration

13:45 The Role of Luck in Success

15:13 Challenging Roles and Career Growth

17:45 The Importance of Mentors and Persistence

18:56 Connecting Over Cars and Encouraging More Involvement

21:58 Reflecting on Past Car Experiences

23:01 Advice for Running Ford and Nostalgia in Car Design

26:50 Appreciation and Future Plans

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