Christoph Grohe

Christoph Grohe SA: 0041 21 807 35 65; www.christophgrohe.com How long have you been in business? I started my company in 1991, buying and selling out of the private garage of my house.

What’s your specialism? Any barnfind, long-term family owned, unusual, unrestored or specialbodied cars. I am more into pre-war French and Italian cars.

What would you never part with? My 1963 Alvis Graber Super Cabriolet, an ex-geneva show car.

What’s the best classic you’ve ever owned? Maybe the 1936 Delahaye 135 Competition Figoni et Falaschi Roadster that was Best of Show at the 2000 Pebble Beach Concours.

How’s business? Difficult. Sellers have not realised that the market is weak and want unrealistic prices.