Description
"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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