It's a scam. If someone contacts you with this sort of offer and you are suspicious, contact the police.
An example:
From: alan robinson [mailto:a.robinson233@gmail.com]
Sent: 27 August 2010 14:31
To: Stewart Someone
Subject: Re: Itom Parts Wanted Itom 1959 Tabor
Thanks for your Email and i have attached a pic of Itom 1959 Tabor for you to see and still in good Condition and i am scrapping the complete Itom 1959 Tabor as parts and i will need to know your complete list of parts,as soon as i hear from you soon..i will call my mechanic to pull out the parts out and i will package and i will need to know your complete home address and phone Number to calculate the shipping cost to your doorstep,thanks and Hope to hear from you soon.