They're real-deal NOS originals. Still pretty pliable too, but I don't know how many 9 grand holeshots they'd survive.
They handle lamps and coasters just fine though...
Seems old 14" slicks are alot harder to find than 15"s, and to me the Novas just look better with 14 inchers. I have a cherry pair of 8.20-14 M&H Racemasters too, was thinking of mounting them on a set of Motor Wheel Spyders one of these days.