Here in the East Coast this was very common. All cars had fenders, it was the law. Check out "Cool Cars and Square Roll Bars", great pictures there. I'll post some if I can.
Every time I run through some water or get caught in the rain, I wish I had fenders. Thankfully, that doesn't happen often. I thought about cycle fenders, but have yet to see anything "right". Maybe someone will post something to peek my curiosity.
I'm glad to see this thread on cycle fenders on A's. I've been thinking about them on my coupe that's under construction.
I'm a guy who loves cycle fenders, and loves T buckets, but I've yet to see those two things mix well. It just doesnt work, IMO.