Brand new A6's are available.... I had one built about 2 years ago. It is built of all new parts, and has the newer double lipped seal design. I did choose to go that route, and no problems so far. I think the compressor was only about $130 more than the typical reman price. I paid $440 at the time. Alma makes them, and they need to be ordered through a distributor. More info here -
https://forums.aaca.org/topic/309123...c-compressors/ I ended up ordering mine through ThermoKing up in Michigan somewhere, but talked directly to Alma to get the correct part number for my application. They were more than willing to help.