"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.  Follow Jim:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jim.Farley Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimfarley98/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jimfarley98 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-farley/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/jimfarley98 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices