Wolber/SuperChampion was the maker, not Mavic. I have a 40h, 700c Gent81 rim here so yes, they made them.
David Snyder
Auburn, CA usa
Subject: [CR] Mavic Gentlema 81 rims
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> In hopes of perhaps using these as a substitute for vintage rims, were
> the Mavic Gentleman 81's made with 40 holes? (I have a pair with 32
> holes) I don't know when their production began but it may have ended
> after 1983 (?). The Mavic people were unable to answer my questions.