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Were there any vehicles inspired by the Chrysler building?

There's no direct, widely known example of a vehicle specifically and officially *inspired* by the Chrysler Building's design in the way, say, a car might be inspired by a specific animal or natural form. The Chrysler Building's distinctive Art Deco styling is subtle and complex; it wouldn't easily translate into the functional forms required for a vehicle.

However, the era in which the Chrysler Building was constructed (late 1920s/early 1930s) saw a flourishing of Art Deco influence across design, including automobiles. Many cars from that period share some *general* aesthetic similarities with Art Deco architecture, including:

* Emphasis on streamlined shapes and curves: This is present in both the Chrysler Building's overall form and many cars of the era.

* Use of decorative elements: While not directly replicating the Chrysler Building's spire or details, some cars featured decorative grilles, hood ornaments, and body lines that reflected the decorative spirit of Art Deco.

* Chroming and metallic finishes: The Chrysler Building's stainless steel spire and the prevalent use of chrome on cars of the time are stylistic connections.

Therefore, while no car is a direct "Chrysler Building on wheels," the overall design sensibilities of the Art Deco movement, powerfully embodied by the Chrysler Building, certainly influenced the aesthetic of cars produced around the same time. It's more a case of shared stylistic context rather than direct inspiration.